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Walnut Pesto Sauce

This simple sauce is absolutely amazing. It is perfect on crostini as an appetizer or tossed with pasta for a delightful meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 397kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Fresh Basil
  • 1/2 Cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Cheese Parmagianno Reggiano
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Tbs Salt
  • 1.5 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper

Instructions

  • Mince or grate your garlic, do not rely upon the food processer to mince it enough
  • Add the rest of your ingredients and pulse in the food processer 2-3 seconds at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg