2 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
In a blender or food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan or Romano, and olive oil. Whirl to form a paste.
Stir in pine nuts; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes about 2 cups.