basil pesto
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups fresh basil leaves or a combination of other greens like arugula, kale or oregano
- 1/3 cup Pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano Cheese grated
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts.
- Place basil leaves and toasted pine nuts into a food processor. Pulse.
- Add garlic and cheese. Pulse a few more times.
- While food processor is running, slowly add olive oil to emulsify and prevent it from separating.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Feel free to add more basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese or oil to get desired flavor and consistency.
