This is a nice twist on an Italian classic. Here we substitute walnuts of the traditional pinon. Not only does it render a different taste profile, but it’s less expensive to make. This goes well with pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 TBL Walnuts – toasted
- 2 Garlic cloves – peeled
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese – grated
- 1/2 cup Basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- Ground pepper to taste
Process
- Mise en Place: Measure and prepare your ingredients prior to starting.
- Combine nuts, oil and garlic in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Add Basil, salt and pepper and pulse until smooth.
- Turn into bowl and fold in cheese.
- Put in fridge until ready.
Can keep covered in fridge for up to a week.
