Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 c. fresh basil leaves (or 4 Tbsp. dried basil, 1 c. fresh parsley and 1/3 c. water)
1/4 c. pine nuts
1/4 c. salt
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, basil, pine nuts and salt.
Blend at low speed until ingredients are chopped fine and form a paste.
Gradually blend in oil alternately with cheese, blending until well mixed.
Store in a jar and cover with a layer of olive oil.
Keep refrigerated.
Makes 1 cup.