Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto Sauce

2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry (discard stems)

5 Tbsp. pine nuts

4 Tbsp. butter

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

1/2 cup olive oil

Saute the pine nuts and the garlic in the butter until the nuts are a light golden-brown. Remove from the heat and cool for a few moments. Place the pine nut mixture, cheese and the olive oil into a food processor and blend until you have a smooth sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta.