PESTO

2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves, firmly packed
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 Cup Pine Nuts
1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2/3 Cup Olive Oil

Place all ings. except oil in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until ings. are finely chopped. With processor running, pour oil into mixture. Store in airtight container in ref.
Can be used with cooked pasta, spread on meat and broil or spread on bread and bake or add to sour cream for a veg. dip.