Basil Pesto

Ingredients

1 cup moderately packed fresh basil leaves

2 ½ tsp pine nuts

2 tsp walnuts

2 moderately sized garlic cloves (pressed)
1/2 to 1 tsp salt or to taste

6  T parmesan cheese

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

• In a food processor fitted with a metal lade, puree the basil, pine nuts, walnuts. salt, and garlic, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
• Add the cheese and blend well.
• With the processor on, pour in the oil in a steady stream until thick, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
• Season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Refrigerate or freeze until used.