Classic Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped or 2 small garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed, with some stems)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Place pine nuts and garlic in food processor; process until finely chopped. Add half the basil and process until coarsely chopped. Add remaining basil. With machine running, pour oil in thin, steady stream through feed tube.

2. 2

   Transfer pesto to mixing bowl and fold in cheese and salt with spatula. (This will make enough to sauce pasta for 6.).