Ingredients: 

3 cups packed basil leaves, stems removed (If I have kale leaves available, I’ll use them as well for added super nutritional punch!)

1 tsp kosher or sea salt

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil – I look for cold pressed

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, again use whatever nuts or seeds of your choosing, reserve some for topping when plating 

2-3 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Load blender or food processor with basil leaves and salt. Pulse 10 to 12 times, until the basil leaves are finely chopped. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil.  Scrape down the sides of the machine.  Add the nuts and garlic and process again, then add the cheese and pulse to combine. 

Toss to combine with your favorite pasta!

`Again, I do things my way, a bit different from the recipe. (as seen in the video) Take a recipe, use what it gives as a foundation and make it your way.  If a recipe has potential but not exactly to your taste, don’t toss it out, just tweak it.!