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Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil Walnut Pesto comes together in about 15 minutes with just a few ingredients. Great for pasta, sandwich spreads, dipping sauce, and soup garnishing! Easy to make and freezer-friendly.

Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pesto
Prep Time 20 minutes
Author Buffy Faulkner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves You can mix purple and green
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Remove stem, wash and dry the basil leaves.

    2. Grate the Parmesan cheese, if necessary

    3. Chop walnuts into small pieces then pulse in the food processor.

    4. Pour the olive oil into your food processor.

    4. Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves and basil.

    6. Blend until completely smooth.  

    7. Store in jars of your choice

    Pesto is freezer-friendly!