Easy Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups firmly basil leaves fresh packed
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.7 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 2  garlic cloves 
• 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 0.3 cup pinenuts 

Equipment

• food processor

Directions

1. Pulse basil leaves, garlic cloves, and pine nuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
2. Add olive oil; process until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.