Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: Fresh and Flavorful Sauce
Whip up a delightful Basil and Walnut Pesto featuring fresh basil, toasted walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheeseāa versatile and flavorful sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Servings 4plates of pasta
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Blending 5 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Ingredients
1cupfresh basil leaves
10walnuts
100-150mlgood quality olive oil
2clovesgarlic
1.5tbspgrated parmesan cheese
1tbspparsley
salt, pepperto taste
Instructions
In a blender, add all the ingredients along with half of the amount of oil and blend until smooth.
Add additional oil as needed, depending on whether you prefer a thinner or thicker consistency.
Serve with pasta of your choice. Excellent with spaghetti!
Notes
The basil and walnut pesto recipe yields approximately 300 calories per serving. Please note that calorie content may vary slightly depending on the specific ingredients used and serving size.