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Walnut Basil Pesto
The best walnut basil pesto recipe that you'll make. A family recipe with one unique touch, ready in 10 minutes. This pesto sauce with walnuts is so versatile and good on everything, from pasta to chicken and veggies.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 cup packed basil leaves
- 1/2 cup packed parsley
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 anchovy fillets
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup packed grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Blend walnuts in a small food processor until they're in fine small pieces.
- 2
Add basil, parsley, walnuts, garlic, and anchovy fillets and blend until everything is finely minced. Scrape the side of the bowl now and then.
- 3
While the food processor is running, slowly stream in the olive oil.
- 4
Finally, add in parmesan cheese and blend briefly until everything is well mixed. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. Enjoy!