Pesto (basil sauce)

Yield: 2 Cups

Ingredients:

1 c Basil leaves
2 ts Garlic minced
1/2 c Olive oil
2 tb Pine nuts chopped
1/8 ts Salt

Instructions:

Freshly ground black pepper Puree all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor. Or if you want to do it the traditional way pound the basil leaves garlic salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then beat in the olive oil. Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a main dish. Smaller quantities make an ideal appetizer. Will keep in the refrigerator or will freeze.