Lemony Basil Walnut Pesto
Serves 4
10 mins prep
5 mins cook
15 mins total
This delicious 20 minute pasta is the perfect way to use peak season basil for an easy summer dinner.
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Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Add ½ teaspoon of salt, add more if needed.
Tip: If you want to have really vibrant pesto, do what I sometimes do and add an ice cube to the food processor before blending. It will keep the basil from heating and losing some of its rich green caused by the heat from the food processor motor. The ice cube will bounce around in the machine at first but eventually will chop up and then melt into the pesto. Is it necessary? Definitely not. Is it nice to know? Sure is!
Puree until almost smooth, stopping to scrape the sides of the food processor as needed. Taste and add more salt if desired. I always add at leasst another 1/2 teaspoon.
