Basil Pesto


2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or romano cheese
¼ cup pine nuts walnuts or almonds
1 clove garlic quartered
¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
¼ to ⅓ cup olive oil divided


Place basil in a food processor with 1 tablespoon of oil. Pulse several times until blended.
Add the parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil, scraping the sides as needed, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Taste and season with additional salt if desired.

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