Genovese Pesto Sauce

By jeaninemg

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups, packed, coarsely chopped basil leaves
• Coarse salt
• 1/4 tablespoon pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 to 1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, pound the garlic, basil, pinch salt, pine nuts and cheeses into a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil; adjust seasoning.