Quick & Simple Pesto (Classic Pesto Recipe) Sauce

This is a pretty easy recipe for a classic pesto sauce. It can be served with pasta for "Pasta & Pesto" or spread on toasted Italian bread or on sandwiches and salads... You can blend it into bread or muffin mix. You can make Pesto Pizza. You can even add heavy cream if you desire a "creamy pesto sauce". The key is to use only FRESH BASIL. Note: Pine nuts are AKA Pignoli Nuts

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups)
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil (I use Extra-Virgin)
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor & cover.
2. Blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.