INGREDIENTS
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 (about 2 ounces)
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