Pesto Recipe

by John Bagnasco

For a quick dinner treat make a paste of the following and serve over pasta.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (remove leaves from the stems)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced

Blend together just before serving and add cooked pasta for a refreshing summer meal.