Prep Time – 15 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 cups packed basil
leaves, fresh
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup grated
Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic
Instructions
Add the basil leaves first to the blender in small batches and process until well chopped. Add the remaining ingredients in 3 smaller batches and blend. Process the pesto until it forms a thick, smooth paste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or freeze for prolonged storage.