Kosher Basil Pesto

Instructions

1. Quickly toast the pine nuts in a sauté pan on high heat for a few minutes or until the nuts begin to show color.
2. Remove from heat and cool
3. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade add basil, garlic, and pine nuts and then process into a thick paste
4. Add olive oil in a steady slow stream
5. Add red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and then pulse to incorporate
6. Set aside in a sealable plastic container