walnut pesto
Description
The perfect accompaniment to your homemade pasta, pesto is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Put the garlic cloves in a small bowl, pour over the lemon juice and set aside for 20 mins.
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Blitz the walnuts in a food processor.
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Add the fresh basil and the lemon-garlic mixture to the walnuts, then blend to
fully break down the basil. -
Drizzle in the olive oil and blend to a smooth purée.
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Add the pecorino and pulse to combine, then season to taste.
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Toss the pesto through the cooked pasta, using three tablespoons of the reserved
pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce. -
Tip: You can store the pesto in the fridge for up to a day in an airtight container.
