Pesto (Food Processor) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 ounce basil, stemmed (about 1 cup, loosely packed)
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Preparation

Put the garlic, pine nuts, and salt in the work bowl of a food processor.
Process to a smooth paste.
Add the basil, one handful at a time, processing to a paste after each addition.
With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream, and process until smooth.
Stir in the cheese.
To sauce pasta:
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water when you drain the pasta. Toss the pasta with the pesto, and use the reserved water to thin to the desired consistency.