Easy Basil Pesto
 

* 1/4 cup almonds
* 3 cloves garlic
* 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 pinch ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

2. In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

Serve over pasta or as a dip for crackers or chunks of french bread.