Barefoot Contessa'S Pistou - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves
1/4 cup tomato paste
24 large basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

Place the garlic, tomato paste, basil, and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and puree.
With the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the feed tube to make a paste.
Pack into a container, pour a film of olive oil on top, and close the lid.
Can also be whirled in a blender.