Fresh Basil Pesto

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1 cup baby spinach

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

Sprinkle of red pepper flakes

1 tsp sugar

Directions:

In food processor - chop pine nuts, garlic, cheese, basil, spinach and pepper flake. Add in lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar. Add in olive oil to emulsify.