Pesto

 

 Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup freshly grated  Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub  any nuts)
• 3 garlic cloves,
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• lemon zest