Pesto Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. basil leaves
6 cloves garlic
1 c. pignoli nuts or walnuts
1 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a blender: basil leaves, nuts and garlic.
Blend until fine.
Then: add oil in a thin stream while blending.
Add cheese, salt and pepper.
Serve over hot pasta, which was boiled \"al dente.\"