Joy of Cooking Pesto
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 20 minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
0.5 cup Parmesan
0.33 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
0.5 cup olive oil- some salt
- some pepper
Cookware
- 1 skillet
- 1 food processor
Instructions
Step 1
Toast pine nuts in a skillet.
Step 2
Combine in a food processor and process to a rough paste basil leaves, grated Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic.
Step 3
With the machine running, slowly add olive oil, or as needed.
Step 4
If the pesto seems try (it should be a thick paste), add a little more olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Use immediately, or pour a very thin film of olive oil over the top, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Source
- Joy of Cooking