Ingredients

2½cupsbasil leaves,packed

1cupparsley leaves,packed

¼cuppine nuts,untoasted or toasted

½cupparmesan cheese,grated

2clovesgarlic,peeled

½cupextra virgin olive oil

salt,to taste

Preparation

To a food processor add basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic and process mixture until finely minced, while occasionally scraping down sides of processor.

Add olive oil and process until well pureed, occasionally scraping down the sides of the processor. Thin with a little more oil if mixture is thick, season with salt to taste.

Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.