Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of fresh basil
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic
• ¼ cup of pine nuts
• ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1½ ounce (oz) of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Clean and dry the basil.
2. Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in a blender or food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes.
3. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor.
4. Start the machine again and slowly add the oil to form a smooth paste.
5. Season with salt and pepper.