Joy of Cooking Pesto

🥘 Ingredients

• Parmesan
  1/2 c
• basil leaves
  2 c
• garlic
  2 cloves
• olive oil
  1/2 c
• pepper
• pine nuts
  1/3 c
• salt

🍳 Cookware

• skillet
• food processor

1. 1

   Toast pine nuts in a skillet .
2. 2

   Combine in a food processor and process to a rough paste basil leaves , grated Parmesan , pine nuts , and garlic .

   basil leaves: 2 c, Parmesan: 1/2 c, pine nuts: 1/3 c, garlic: 2 cloves
3. 3

   With the machine running, slowly add olive oil , or as needed.

   olive oil: 1/2 c
4. 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 .

   salt, pepper
5. 5

   Use immediately, or pour a very thin film of olive oil over the top, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.