PESTO

Ingredients:

• 3 Cups sweet basil leaves, packed


• 2 cloves garlic


• 2 or 3 Tbsp toasted pine nuts


• 1/2 Cup J. Olive Co. EVOO


• 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese


• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Put oil and garlic in bowl of food processor or blender (I prefer the processor as it does a better job of grinding this large amount of basil).


2. Process until garlic is pulverized.


3. Add all the basil leaves, salt, pepper and 1/2 the nuts. Chop until it is a puree.


4. Transfer to a bowl. Add cheese and remainder of nuts. Stir with a spoon until blended.