Basil Pesto Sauce

A simple and delicious basil pesto sauce

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil (packed cups, about 2 oz)
• 1 1⁄2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese (1 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts (0.5 oz) or 2  tablespoons  almonds (0.5 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Put pine nuts or almonds in a dry skillet.
2. Toast on medium heat (4/10) until they are browned (stir frequently and keep a close watch it doesn't take long).
3. Combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender.
4. Blend until a smooth paste, adding extra olive oil as necessary to get proper consistency.