Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 good-sized cloves garlic
- ½ cup shelled walnuts
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- n the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine basil, garlic and walnuts. Process into a rough paste.
- With processor running, drizzle in olive oil.
- Add Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Gently pulse to combine, being careful not to over-work the pesto.