Pesto

Ingredientes

2 cups of fresh basil leaves (no stems)

2 tablespoons of pine nuts (or walnuts)

2 large cloves of garlic

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan

Instruções

1 - Combine basil leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts) and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.

2 - With the machine running, slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.

3 - Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine. Store in refrigerator or freezer.