Pesto

If Pine nuts are not roasted, place them on a baking sheet and roast them in an oven set to 350 for 5 minutes

After roasted, place in food processor or place in mortar and pestle

In a food processor, place on medium speed until nuts are fine and almost form a paste. In a mortar and pestle, grind nuts until a paste forms

Whether you used a mortar and pestle of food processor, add salt and mix

Now place fresh basil with the pine nuts and mix together until the basil is broken down and a paste is formed

Next add the lemon juice and fresh grated parmigiana Reggiano and mix all together

Finally, slowly add olive oil to the mixture while either stirring or blending.

Final product should be loose enough to spread and thick enough to scoop