Pesto

 Classic Basil Pesto Recipe

2 cups basil (lightly packed)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup pine nuts

3 garlic cloves (coarsely chopped)

salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup olive oil

1. Lightly toast pine nuts. Set aside to cool.
2. In food processor, grind parmesan cheese into small chunks. Measure 1/2 cup.
3. Add basil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and some salt and pepper to food processor. Process 3-4 times until slightly broken down. 
4. With the food processor on its lowest speed, stream in olive oil until combined. 
5. Taste for salt and pepper. 
6. Process until pesto is desired texture.

12 cups of basil

3 cups parmesan cheese

3 cups pine nuts

18 garlic cloves

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups olive oil

6 cups basil

1 1/2 cups parmesan

1 1/2 cups pine nuts

9 cloves garlic

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup olive oil