Yield: Makes 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed firmly
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 medium sized garlic cloves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
- Combine the basil with the pine nuts and pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic and pulse a few more times.
- Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serve with pasta or simply over a toasted baguette.
