INGREDIENTS:
2-3 cloves of garlic
4 tbsp pine nuts
60 fresh basil leaves
5 tbsp grated Parmesan or Pecorino
8 1/2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste

HOW TO MAKE:
1. Peel and cut garlic into small pieces.
2. Chop the pine nuts coarsely.
3. Cut basil leaves coarsely with the kitchen scissors.
4. Mash all ingredients into a paste with a mortar.
5. Add cheese and pour in oil in a thin stream, process it all to a smooth, creamy sauce.
6. The process is facilitated with a mixer. If desired, season with salt.

TIPS:
Always make this pasta sauce with fresh ingredients. It does not keep well and quickly loses its appetizing looks and fresh taste. If you like a thinner sauce, mix about 1 cup boiling water with pesto and serve with pasta.