Joans Pesto

The difference between good pesto and great pesto is always using the highest quality ingredients – especially the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Make sure basil is well coated with lemon juice and olive oil or the basil sprigs will turn black. Try drizzling on a little olive oil on the surface of the pesto to create an air barrier, if you won’t be serving immediately.

Step: 1

Blend the 1/2 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, basil leaves, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor until all ingredients are integrated. With the processor running, slowly drizzle 1 cup olive oil into the mixture until the mixture becomes a thick, slightly textured paste.

Per Serving: 700 calories; protein 8.7g; carbohydrates 6.4g; fat 72.8g; cholesterol 9.6mg; sodium 227.9mg.

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