Prep Time::10 mins
Total Time::10 mins
Servings::8
Yield::1 cup
Ingredients
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1 cup packed basil leaves (see "Keep it Green," below)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Cover; process until nearly smooth. If needed, add water, a tablespoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency.
Transfer to a bowl; cover surface of pesto with plastic wrap. Chill up to 3 days.
Keep it Green
To create a bright green pesto, blanch basil leaves in boiling water 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to an ice bath; drain and pat dry before transferring to food processor.
To Toast Walnuts:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature before using.