Walnut Pesto (pesto di noci)
Homemade pesto using fresh basil and walnuts with a hint of garlic!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 6 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup grano padano cheese or parmigiano reggiano cheese grated
- 2 cloves of garlic roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the basil, walnuts, garlic and 1/2 cup olive oil. Pulse a few times to get the ingredients mixed together.
- Add cheese and pulse the processor twice.
- Continue to add olive oil as you pulse the processor till your presto is almost runny.
- Store in a glass jar and ENJOY!