4 cups of packed fresh basil
3 or 4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup of pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup of olive oil (virgin)

Combine all ingredients in food processor.

Serve immediately over pasta, or store in air-tight container in the fridge. Should last for approx. 1 week.

Variations:

Replace the pine nuts with walnuts or pistachios
Replace the basil with parsley

*Note:
If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender instead. If you have neither, simply chop all ingredients, place into a bowl, cover with oil. Stir until all ingredients are combined.

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