2 c. firmly packed spinach or 2-3 c. fresh basil leaves
2 sm. cloves garlic
1/4 - 1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. grated Parmesan (fresh)
1/3 c. pine nuts or whole blanched almonds with spinach or walnuts with basil

If using spinach can add 1 cup firmly packed flat leaf parsley.

Combine nuts and garlic in food processor. Whirl until finely ground. Add spinach and parsley or basil. Whirl until coarsely chopped with motor running. Pour oil through feed tube until mixture is finely chopped, not pureed. Stir in Parmesan. Salt and pepper to taste. TIP: Make pesto cubes in ice cube tray, keep frozen in plastic bags. Perfect portion for baked potato, bruschetta (Italian bread, toasted), fish, pasta.