Basil Pesto Sauce with Walnuts

A bowl of green pesto sauce with a spoon, garnished with a basil leaf in the background.

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Basil Pesto Sauce with Walnuts

Basil Pesto Sauce with Walnuts is savory and delicious on everything from pasta to bread. Its fragrant and peppery flavor will spice up all your meals.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves packed down
½ cup walnuts can use pine nuts, cashews or pistachios
2 tsp. minced garlic
½ cup parmesan cheese grated by hand
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
dash of salt and pepper

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, pulse basil and walnuts together a few times.
Add garlic and parmesan cheese, then pulse well.
Scrape sides, then pulse again.
Pour in olive oil and blend until creamy.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

If desired, substitute parsley or cilantro for half of the basil. Pine nuts, cashews or pistachios can be used instead of walnuts as well.
Basil Pesto Sauce can be frozen up to 3 months in individual containers or ice cubes. Add to recipes or pasta for instant flavor.
It is best to store pesto in airtight containers. Once it's exposed to air, it will lose its bright green hue.

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