Basil
Pesto
Posted by Chris Buss
Pesto is one of my all time favorite foods. You can stir it into pasta, use it to dress up boiled potatoes, or add a tablespoon or two to zing up a soup. This recipe is enough for a pound of pasta.
2 cups basil leaves (packed)
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Put basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in the container of a food processor. Process briefly. With processor running, pour in the olive oil in a steady stream. Stop machine to scrape down sides and add parmesan cheese. Process again, scraping down sides again if necessary, until you have a smooth paste.