Pesto Sauce

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• Quarter cup pine nuts
• Quarter cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1-2 cloves fresh garlic
• Three quarters of a cup of extra virgin olive oil

1. Heat a saucepan and add the pine nuts.  Move them around over the heat until they are lightly toasted.  Remove from heat.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend well.

To serve, mix through freshly drained pasta and serve immediately.

Pesto also makes a great sauce to serve on top of fish or to marinate meats before cooking.

Variations: add some sundried tomatoes, anchovies or olives to give the sauce a different flavour.