Basil-Walnut Pesto

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This is my favorite pesto recipe; rich but healthy due to "good" fats from olive oil and walnuts. It comes from "The Omega Diet." I usually freeze half the recipe for future use.

by dahlia·published 2002-11-05

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Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

12 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

214 kcal

Ingredients (7)

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2 cups packed basil leaves (approx. 2 oz)
1/3 cup olive oilolive-oil
1/2 cup finely chopped walnutswalnut
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushedgarlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheeseparmesan
2 tablespoons softened butter (optional)butter
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)salt

Instructions (5 steps)

01Place basil, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt (if using) in food processor.
02Blend until thoroughly combined.
03Add Parmesan and butter (if using) and blend 5-10 seconds more.
04Just before serving, add 2 Tbsp of hot pasta water from cooked pasta.
05Serve over pasta with bread and salad.

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