Basil Pesto

Method

• step 1

  Put the basil, garlic, salt and 2 or 3 grinds of pepper in a food processor and process until the basil and garlic are finely chopped, about 15 seconds.

• step 2

  With the machine runing, pour 1/4 cup of the olive oil down the feed tube in a slow, steady stream.

• step 3

  Turn off the processor and add the Parmigiano.

• step 4

  Process until the cheese is incorporated, about 20 seconds.

• step 5

  With the machine running, slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup oil.

• step 6

  Add the nuts and pulse until they're coarsely chopped.