Basic Basil Pesto

Name: Basic Basil Pesto
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (2 to 3 bunches); ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted; ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large clove garlic, quartered; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

⏱ 20 min

Instructions

Simplicity reigns with this traditional sauce—it's just basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Our one modification? We like omega-3-laden walnuts in the mix for their crunch and delicate flavor. But even pistachios may be substituted for the walnuts.
Place basil, walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, oil, water, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor, pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency, scraping down the sides occasionally.

Notes

SERVINGS 8 CALORIES 82 • CARBOHYDRATES) 1G DIETARY FIBER 1G • TOTAL FAT 8G PROTEIN 2G • TOTAL FAT 8G • SATURATED FAT 1G • SODIUM 180MG

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