Basil Pesto | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (or substitute almonds or walnuts)
• 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (optional)
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano