Pesto

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Spread the pine nuts or walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. 3
   Let cool completely.
4. 4
   In a food processor, combine the toasted nuts, basil or parsley leaves, Parmesan, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Process until finely chopped.
6. 6
   With the machine running, pour the olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.