Hazelnut Pesto

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed, dried and lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste

PLACE the basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse 3 times to start the chopping process. Turn the machine on and drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream. Season with salt.