The Best Pesto Ever - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 large fresh sweet basil leaves
1/2 c. the best extra-virgin olive oil you can find
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. pine nuts
5 large cloves garlic, peeled

Preparation

Blend all ingredients together in a blender at high speed for 30 seconds, or to a thick, smooth sauce, stirring down if necessary with a rubber spatula.
Serves 4.