Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry

　　2/3 cup olive oil

　　1/2 cup pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled

　　1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

　　2 large garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt

　　In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.(Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.)