homemade pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves (appx 2 packages), packed
1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesean or romano cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup walnuts or pine nuts (i have to leave these out)
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

1. combine basil and nuts, pulse a few times in food processor (if not chopped, chop nuts first). add garlic and pulse a few more times.
2. slowly add olive oil, cheese, and salt and pepper.

notes: definitely much fresher tasting than the store-bought kind.