Organic Basil, Domestic 3 oz.

Basil or Ocimum basilicum is loved by cooks and gardeners.

Basil is one of the few herbs that the flavor actually intensifies upon cooking.

BASIL PESTO

In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, quartered, 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Process to a fine paste. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve over hot pasta and tomatoes or spread on French bread slices and broil. Makes about 1 cup.