Pesto - fresh Basil recipe

Ingredients

50 gm Basil

2 cloves Garlic

2 Tbsp. Pine nuts

1/2 cup Olive oil

30 gm Parmesan cheese

salt/pepper

Method

Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.

If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

NB: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed ( you can substitute half the basil leaves with baby spinach)