Pesto Sauce

You Will Need:
Garlic, 3 cloves, peeled
Basil, 2 cups, stems removed
Pine Nuts, 1/3 cup
Olive Oil, 1 cup
Parmesan Cheese, ½ cup
Recipe Serves: 8
Instructions:
1. Roughly chop the basil leaves. In a small blender combine garlic and basil.
2. Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil while blender is running on low speed, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Gently blend in remainder of olive oil and the pine nuts.
3. When all ingredients are well combined, add in cheese all at once and blend just until combined. Do not over blend cheese. Let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator before using.

Recipe and Pictures by Chef Elizabeth Camilo,
Revisions and Nutrient Analysis by Chef Katie Reineberg