Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. tightly packed basil leaves
1/2 c. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed (or more to taste)
6 sprigs of flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds, toasted
1/2 c. freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan

Preparation

Place the basil in a food processor. Add oil, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and nuts. Process until everything is chopped very fine. Add grated cheese and stir.