Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

• 2 large garlic cloves

• 2 ¾ cups fresh basil leaves (about 6 bunches)

• 2 tablespoons (½ ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
   

Preparation:

1. Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add basil, cheese, and lemon juice; process until finely minced.

2. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended.

3. Spoon into a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; store in refrigerator.