Basil Pesto

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 in a blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper until finely chopped.
• 2 with the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency.
• 3 transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in cheese. season the pesto with more salt and pepper, to taste.
• 4 the pesto can be made 2 days ahead. cover and refrigerate.