Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 C fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and stems removed
• 1/2 C grated Italian cheese (Romano, Asiago, or Parmesan)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or other nuts
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3/4 C extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt
• pepper

Put in blender - serve with cooked pasta.  Can freeze leftovers.