Summer Fresh Pesto Sauce

Ingredients:

4 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 large garlic cloves
1/2 c. walnuts or pine nuts, lightly toasted
3/4 c. loosely packed fresh Italian parsley
1 c. extra-virgin, expeller-expressed olive oil
3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (3 oz.)
1/2 t. real sea salt or Redmond Real salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper

Directions: 
1. In a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine basil, garlic, nuts and parsley. Process with on/off motions until mixture is coarsely chopped. 

2. With processor running, add olive oil in a thin stream. 

3. Stop machine; add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. 

4. Process until as smooth as possible; add more salt if desired to taste. 

5. Pour pesto into a container with a tight-fitting lid; cover tightly. 

6.Refrigerate 2 to 3 days or freeze up to 4 months. 

7. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. 

Makes about 2 cups.