Walnut Pesto
Creamy and savory, this nutty flavored basil pesto is a wonderful sauce that can be used on your favorite pasta or as a pizza sauce.
Servings: 3
Author: Simply Happenstance
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
In the base of your blender or food processor pour in the olive oil.
Add in the parmesan cheese.
Layer the garlic cloves and basil next.
Top with the walnuts, red chile pepper, and salt.
Turn on the machine and blend until completely smooth.
Pesto is a diverse sauce. It can be used as a pasta sauce, pizza sauce, and/or a dipping sauce for bread. Yum!
Adapted from Vitamix