Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. If you are using walnuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times in a food processor.

2. Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times more. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.

3. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.

4. Add the grated Romano cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

5. Makes 1 cup.

6. Serve with pasta, or over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices.

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