Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub chopped walnuts)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste