Basil Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil
• 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste.  

I add more garlic and chili pepper flakes according to my taste.  But this freezes well.  Make several batches!

Source: Food Network