Spinach & Basil Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) bag spinach leaves, washed and trimmed (8 cups loosely packed)
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 garlic clove (or more -to taste)
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Combine spinach, basil, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds.
With the machine running, add olive oil. Process until mixture is creamy. This may need to be done in batches.
Transfer to a glass bowl. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.