Pesto

• 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 3 cloves roasted garlic (or 2 cloves fresh garlic)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• salt & pepper, to taste

-Place the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor or blender.

-Pulse until your ingredients are coarsely chopped and mixed.

-Drizzle in the oil and process until smooth.

-Season with salt and pepper, add in the cheese and process until combined.