Salsa Al Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh basil (about 1 c. leaves)
1 clove garlic
6 to 8 pine nuts
salt
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
4 to 5 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Pound the basil leaves with the garlic, nuts and a dash of salt in a mortar.
Pound in the cheese and when it is a thick puree, run in the oil as if you were making mayonnaise.
The sauce should be very thick and creamy.
Serve on fish or pasta.
Yield: 4 servings.