Basil Pesto - "lighter Version"

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 -4 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 add nuts and garlic to blender and pulse until minced.
• 2 add olive oil, pulse a few time more.
• 3 add basil leaves, cheese, salt and blend until smooth.
• 4 scrape sides of blender as you go to make sure everthing mixes well.
• 5 serve with your favorite pasta.