Basil Lemon Pesto

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor.
2. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
3. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.
4. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
5. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.
6. Add lemon zest, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

fresh basil, freshly grated parmesanreggiano, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, garlic, lemon, salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/basil-lemon-pesto (may not work)