Description
Basil pesto with walnuts is easy to make. You can use any type of nuts you prefer. Ensure that the basil is thoroughly dried, as pesto will not turn out well if the basil is wet.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of dry basil leaves
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the basil, nuts and garlic, if you are using, in a food processor with an S blade, until minced.
- Add the Parmigiano, olive oil and lemon juice and pulse a few times until all mixed.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- For storing use an air-tight glass jar and add more olive oil on top.
Notes
I’m not sure how to count servings for this one, but I can make two big pizzas with this quantity.