Original Basil Pesto

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups basil leaves, fresh, large (may add more)
• 2 tablespoons garlic (or as much as you like!)
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Recipe

• 1 all except the oil & cheese goes in the food processor. process until mixed, then add olive oil in a stream until turned into a paste. if freezing, do so now. add to hot pasta when ready to serve & remember to add the cheese. yum!