Basil Pesto

I have a secret… I love the smell of basil.  It’s one of those herbs that makes just about everything smell and taste better.  It’s best, however, when it steals center stage and serves as the main ingredient.  I’m not quite sure how I learned to make pesto.  I think it began when I started experimenting with making pizzas.  At this point, I just kind of throw the ingredients in the blender and it turns out more or less perfect.  I decided that I should finally pay attention to what I do, and write down the recipe.  So here it is…

You can use this pesto on pasta, pizza, or on crackers.  I also like to add a heaping spoonful of it to my salad dressing to give it a nice basil and garlic flavor.

Basil Pesto

Put all of the ingredients (minus the salt and pepper) in a blender or food processor.  Puree until a nice consistency is attained.  Season with salt and pepper.