Pesto Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/4 cup organic Italian pine nuts (no Chinese)

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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• Additional 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan chees

Directions:

• Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with the salt and pepper.

• Add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.