Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe
Easy homemade basil pesto recipe made with walnuts. A flavorful pesto sauce that is great for pasta, pizza, meat, and more!
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Servings 1 cup pesto
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil tightly packed
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 4 fresh garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Remove the leaves from the stems and rinse the fresh basil and re
- In a blender or food processor add in the basil leaves, olive oil, walnuts, garlic cloves, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Mix until the pesto is well combined, and the mixture turns into a paste-like texture.
- Transfer the basil pesto to a jar or container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Serve when desired.