Pesto Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. packed basil leaves
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (grated)
1/4 c. pine nuts
2 large cloves garlic
salt to taste
1/2 c. fat free yogurt (optional)

Preparation

Blend or puree together all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Add salt and Parmesan cheese to taste.
(You may freeze pesto for later use.)
To make a creamy pesto, mix with yogurt before serving.