Basic Pesto

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch basil (~3 c loosely packed, or as much as you have)
• 3 garlic cloves (more to taste...)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (more or less to taste or what you have on hand. can substitute walnuts or almonds)
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 finely dice basil leaves with a sharp knife or dice using food processor.
• 2 crush nuts either with knife or food processor.
• 3 repeat w/garlic and combine all ingredients.
• 4 pour olive oil/wine/liquid over the top and mix well.
• 5 serve over pasta, on top of bread, etc. stores well in fridge with a layer of oil over it or in the freezer (usually how i store it, especially when i use wine in the recipe).