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 mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 397kcal
- 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
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.
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