Name: Homemade Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt

Servings: 1.5 cups pesto 1x

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Peel garlic cloves and remove stems from basil
Place basil, garlic, walnuts, parmesan cheese, and salt in a food processor
Process until fully combine
With the food processor running, slowly stream in olive oil – you may need to stop the food processor and scraps down the sides to be sure all the ingredients are mixed in
Once all of the oil is added, keep the food processor running until a smooth pesto remains
Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week

Equipment

food processor

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