Basil pesto

• 1/4cup     pine nuts, toasted
• 1 1/2cups basil leaves
• 2small      garlic cloves, halved
• 3/4cup     parmesan, grated
• 5tbs         olive oil

Place the pine nuts, basil, garlic and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a thin steady stream until well combined.

Alternatively place all of the ingredients except the oil in a mortar & pestle and grind until well combined, gradually add the oil in a steady stream until thickened.