Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Preparation

Using a food processor, finely chop the basil and garlic.
Add the parmesan and pine nuts and pulse into a coarse paste.
With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper.
This can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.