Pesto with Walnuts

Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, walnuts, and olive oil come together to make an easy and tasty pesto sauce! I recommend making several batches at a time and freezing the sauce for later use! A family favorite for the past 10 years! Use 1 cup pesto sauce with 1 pound cooked pasta, tossing well to mix. Great with chicken, chickpeas, and mushrooms, too!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor; blend well. Stop the motor and add oil; process until well mixed. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; process briefly once more.