Homemade Basil Pesto with Focaccia

Basil Pesto 

This recipe makes about 2 cups of pesto. Once you make your own basil pesto, store bought will never taste the same. Sorry not sorry.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (no stems)

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (or walnuts)

• 2 large cloves garlic

• ½cup extra-virgin olive oil

• ½cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions: 

1. Combine basil leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts) and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.

2. While pulsing, slowly drizzle in the oil & process until the mixture is smooth.

3. Add the cheese & continue to pulse, just long enough to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to use it. 

4. Serve with a knife or spoon with focaccia bread.