Basic Pesto

I love this basic pesto; Toss with pasta or serve with bread or crackers for an appetizer.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 1-2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1  cup pine nuts
• 1 -5  garlic clove
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4-3⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Put all ingredients in a blender; blend until nuts are ground. Pesto is best to not be completely smooth; a little texture is good. Add salt to taste.
2. Adjust amounts to your own taste. You can use other herbs besides basil; cilantro, parsley and mint are good too. Substituted walnuts or almonds in place of the pine nuts, as they can be expensive. Add a dash of salt to taste.
3. Pesto keeps very well and is delicious the next day and it freezes well, too.