Basic Pesto Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, raw or lightly roasted
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts and salt in a food processor and process until smooth. Gradually add olive to the mixture. Put the mixture into a bowl and mix in parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.

Serve with pasta or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.