Homemade Walnut Pesto Sauce
Walnut pesto sauce is easy to make and livens up all your favorite summery dishes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, and garlic. Cover and pulse until uniformly chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly pour in olive oil through the feeder opening until smooth.
- Stir in cheese, lemon juice, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Use immediately, or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator with extra olive oil on top.
Notes
Makes about 1 cup
