2 cups packed fresh basil leaves - no stems.

4 tbsp. pin nuts or walnuts

2 lg cloves garlic or substitute crushed garlic

½ - ¾ c. olive oil

1/3 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt to taste

Mix basil leaves, nuts, garlic, finely chopped in a food processor. Slowly add olive oil. Remove pesto from machine and slowly add cheese.

When freezing - mix basil, nuts and olive oil only. Add other ingredients when defrosted to use.