Ingredients
6ozfresh basil leaves,(about 6 cups), lightly packed
½cuppine nuts
½cupparmesan cheese,grated
2garlic cloves
½tspsalt
½cupextra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Place half of the basil leaves into a food processor with all of the pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped but not quite a paste.
Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor and add the remaining basil. Continue to pulse until paste-like consistency forms.
Remove the lid and slowly pour half in the olive oil and pulse the ingredients together until it’s mixed well. For a more liquid style pesto, add the remaining olive oil and pulse again to mix.
Taste the sauce and just the seasoning as desired.
Serve over salads, pasta, and other desired dishes, and enjoy!
