Homemade Pesto

Ingredients

• 

  Garlic

  minced

  2 cloves
• 

  Extra virgin olive oil

  ½ cup
• 

  Fresh basil

  2 cups
• 

  Parmesan cheese

  grated

  ½ cup
• 

  Salt and black pepper

  to taste
• 

  Pine nuts

  ⅓ cup

Directions

1. 1

   Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped.

2. 2

   Add in parmesan cheese and pulse again.

3. 3

   Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor or blender is running. Stop to scrape down sides of the container with a rubber spatula.

4. 4

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Store in a jar with an extra layer of olive oil on top or use immediately.