basil pesto
- 2 cups basil leaves
- ½ clove garlic, crushed
- ¼ cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ cup (20g) finely grated parmesan
- ½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, oil, salt and pepper in a small food processor.
- Process into a coarse paste. Makes 1 cup
Photography: William Meppem