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Walnut Pesto

Marla Hingley
Fresh pesto is snap to make, and can be used in everything from soups, pasta sauces, salad dressings, to pizza toppings.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup walnuts toasted
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/3-3/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toast walnuts in oven or in a dry skillet over medium heat until they become fragrant and start to brown (toss often). Allow to cool completely.
  • In a small food processor, add nuts, cheese, garlic and ¼ cup oil. Process until smooth, adding more oil as needed until you reach the consistency you desire.
  • Season to taste with salt.

Notes

Makes about 1 cup
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