Pesto Sauce
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves (from about 3 large bunches)
- 12 cup virgin olive oil
- 13 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- Directions:.
- Combine first 4 ingredients in blender.
- Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil.
- Add both cheeses and salt; blend until smooth.
- Transfer to small bowl.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Top with 1/2 inch olive oil and chill.)
- Makes about 1 cup.
- To freeze: divide into small portions.
- Some people freeze in ice cube trays.
fresh basil, virgin olive oil, nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, coarse salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pesto-sauce-121569 (may not work)