Basil-Walnut Pesto

Name: Basil-Walnut Pesto
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed fresh basil, divided; 1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted walnuts, divided; 1 oz (30 g) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, pressed

Toss this delicious sauce with hot pasta for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted walnuts, divided
1 oz (30 g) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed

Directions

Finely chop half of the basil and half of the walnuts together in cap of Food Chopper (mixture should resemble a thick paste); place into Classic Batter Bowl. Repeat with remaining basil and walnuts.
Using Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater, finely grate cheese. Add cheese, oil and garlic pressed with Garlic Press to batter bowl. Mix well using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.

Yield:

Yield: 15 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: (about 1 tsp pesto): Calories 50, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 30 mg, Fiber 0 g