Classic Pesto

Name: Classic Pesto
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1 large garlic cloves 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)

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup pine nuts
1 large garlic cloves 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

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

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