BASIL-WALNUT PESTO
This is my favorite pesto recipe; rich but healthy due to "good" fats from olive oil and walnuts. It comes from "The Omega Diet." I usually freeze half the recipe for future use.
Provided by dahlia
Categories Spreads
Time 12m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place basil, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt (if using) in food processor.
- Blend until thoroughly combined.
- Add Parmesan and butter (if using) and blend 5-10 seconds more.
- Just before serving, add 2 Tbsp of hot pasta water from cooked pasta.
- Serve over pasta with bread and salad.
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Tomas Kennedy
[email protected]I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts in this pesto. It's a great change from traditional pesto.
Huzaifa Rafiq
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a great addition to pasta, chicken, or fish.
Asif Mia
[email protected]I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Joselio Haskins
[email protected]This is the best pesto I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Amir ali Amir ali
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
It Rakib
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I used it on pasta and it was the perfect sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Lauren Palacios
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this one is actually pretty good. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new pesto recipe.
Zelda's master
[email protected]This pesto is a bit too garlicky for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less garlic next time.
Kasali Isaac
[email protected]I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts in this pesto. It's a great change from traditional pesto.
Ram Babu Paudel
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a great addition to pasta, chicken, or fish.
Tammi Wright
[email protected]I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Mahatab Rabbe
[email protected]This is the best pesto I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
aggrey metobo
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
BabU Tamang
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I used it on pasta and it was the perfect sauce.
jdrockytop
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this one is actually pretty good. The walnuts add a nice nutty flavor.
Aime Despaigne
[email protected]This pesto is a bit too oily for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less olive oil next time.
hope wambua
[email protected]I love how easy this pesto is to make. It's a great way to use up fresh basil, and it's so much better than store-bought pesto.
Jacob Lundgren
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and it's the perfect addition to pasta, chicken, or fish.