Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large bunch fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 c. pine nuts
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. olive oil
pinch of salt

Preparation

Remove leaves from basil and wash and dry thoroughly.
Place leaves in a mortar together with garlic, pine nuts and pinch of salt.
With the pestle, pound and grind into a paste against the side.
Add cheese and continue grinding into a smooth paste.
Stir in olive oil, a little at a time.
Sauce should have consistency of creamed butter.
Makes sauce for 6 servings of pasta.