Spinach and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 T garlic puree or finely minced fresh garlic
• 2/3 cup pine nuts
• 1 1/3 cup good quality grated Parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. You’ll need a food processor for this one; a Cuisinart Food Processor DLC 10 works, and so will another sturdy model fitted with a steel blade. Wash the spinach and basil, then dry them very thoroughly.
2. Add the spinach and basil to the processor. Pulse again and again until the leaves are finely chopped, stopping to stir the mixture a few times if it needs help moving around.
3. Add the garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Process for 2-3 minutes, until the pine nuts are chopped small and everything looks evenly mixed.
4. Put the lid on and, while the processor runs, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a steady drizzle. Stop when the pesto reaches the texture you like; use less oil if you want it on the thicker side.