Ne Plus Ultra Pesto(For Pesto, The Simpler, The Better) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. pine nuts
3 cloves garlic peeled
4 tightly packed c. sweet basil leaves
1/2 to 3/4 c. fruity olive oil
1 to 1 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, Romano or Pecorino cheese to taste

Preparation

I usually leave out the cheese and mix it in just prior to serving, as it is less messy.