Birdie's Basil Pesto

• 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup pinon nuts
• 2 cloves garlic

Pulse food processor until roughly chopped. Turn on and drizzle in: 2/3-1 cup olive oil.

STOP, add:

• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash of Tabasco sauce

Turn on processor and add: 2 tbls red wine vinegar