To make this simple pesto dressing, you will need 3 cloves of garlic, one cup of basil leaves, lots of grated Parmesan (I love Parmesan with a passion, you probably want about two ounces), some pine nuts (I leave these out) and three tablespoons of olive oil. This is for basic pesto, you can definitely experiment with your favorite spices and flavors. Always try to get fresh basil, and don’t go cheap on the olive oil. A good oil makes the dish!

Ingredients

• 3 Cloves Garlic Peeled and Chopped
• 1 Cup Basil Leaves (Rinsed and stems cut off)
• Lots of Parmesean (2 or more ounces)
• 1/2 Cup Pine Nuts
• 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Method

Preparing pesto sauce is relatively easy. First, peel the garlic. This is easier if you kind of crush it with the flat part of the knife first. Then, chop the garlic very fine with knife and scrape the chopped garlic into a small bowl. You can also use a garlic presser or food processor if you have either at your disposal. Next, cut the stems off basic leaves and rinse the leaves.rinse the basil and cut off all the stems. After that, chop or process the pine nuts and add them to the bowl. Put the grated Parmesan into the bowl and mix every thing thoroughly. Mix very thoroughly or you will get unpleasant concentrations of garlic in some bites. Now add the olive oil to your taste, some people prefer thicker pesto sauce than others. Simmer for 10 minutes. Done! You can use it instantly or you can store it in the refrigerator for the week or even freeze for extended periods.This tastes great on pretty much anything. I personally use it like ketchup and put it on fries, pasta, toast, bagels, chicken, etc. Yum…

Mix all Ingredients and Simmer for about 10 Minutes!