Title: Pesto (basil sauce)
 Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Main dish, Pasta, Vegetarian
      Yield: 2 Cups
 
      1 c  Basil leaves
      2 ts Garlic, minced
    1/2 c  Olive oil
      2 tb Pine nuts, chopped
    1/8 ts Salt
           Freshly ground black pepper
 
  Puree all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor. Or, if
  you want to do it the traditional way, pound the basil leaves,
  garlic, salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then beat in
  the olive oil. Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a main
  dish. Smaller quantities make an ideal appetizer. Will keep in the
  refrigerator or will freeze.