Pesto Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. well-packed basil leaves
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. pinenuts, chopped
1/2 c. good olive oil
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
twist of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Put basil, garlic and pinenuts in a food processor and process to chop leaves somewhat.
Add olive oil and continue to process, scraping down sides of bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Store in refrigerator.
Makes 1 cup.