Pesto sauce

I often use pre-made pesto sauce or mixes, but this time I wanted to try it homemade. In the picture above, I used it for leftover three-color spaghetti pasta.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped basil leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely-chopped pine nuts or walnuts
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• A bit of salt or garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Notes:
- This recipe makes enough for about 3 cups of pasta; you may want to double it if you’re making more or if you’re using it for bread or pizza.
- I didn’t include nuts in the sauce in the above picture (I personally don’t prefer a “crunchy” texture in pasta).

1. Mix the basil leaves, cheese, and nuts together in a food processor.
2. Add the olive oil and mix again. If the cheese isn’t blending in, stop the processor and carefully stir the sauce a bit with a small spoon, then mix one more time.
3. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl. Stir in the garlic powder and salt/garlic salt.