• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub chopped walnuts)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 teaspoons)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Add basil, cheese, and nuts in a food processor. Process for a few pulses, and scrape sides. Turn on food processor, and add slowly pour in olive oil until it emulsifies.

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