Pesto

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 C olive oil
2 cloves garlic
6 sprigs parsley (extremely optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 C pine nuts (or walnuts or almonds)
1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan or Romano or Asiago cheese

Directions:

Place the basil in a blender. Add oil, garlic, parsley (if using), salt, pepper, and nuts. Blend until all are chopped fine. Remove from blender and add cheese.