Cashew Pesto

Sweet basil, best if homegrown and freshly harvested, combines with garlic, olive oil, cheese, and nuts to make a potent and flavorful sauce. Serve on pasta or bread.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 554 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 cup cashews
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 sprig fresh parsley
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ½ cups sweet Thai basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil, oil, Parmesan cheese, cashews, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Mix until desired texture is reached.