Pesto Sauce with Walnuts
A twist on classic basil pesto using walnuts instead of pine nuts for a richer, earthier flavor. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or grilled veggies.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Total
20 mins
Serves
10
Cuisine
Italian
🧂Ingredients
Ingredients
- Fresh basil leaves(packed)
- Walnuts(lightly toasted)
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice(optional)
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients
Fresh basil leaves, Walnuts, Garlic, Grated Parmesan cheese, Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon juice, Salt and pepper.
👩🍳Instructions
Toast walnuts
Heat a small pan over medium heat and toast walnuts for 3–5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
Blend
In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add oil
While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth and creamy.
Season
Add lemon juice (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust taste to your liking.
Store
Transfer to a jar, cover with a thin layer of olive oil, and refrigerate. Keeps for up to a week.
📝 Notes & Tips
How to Store
We don't use preservatives, keep them refrigerated always
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Reviews (10)
Maria Romano
Mar 18, 2019
Delicious pesto! The walnuts add great flavor and texture!
Giovanni Russo
Jan 22, 2020
Excellent! Better than store-bought pesto. Very fresh!
Francesca Bianchi
Aug 15, 2020
Amazing! Love the walnut twist on traditional pesto!
Antonio Costa
May 10, 2021
Very good! Great with pasta. Will make this regularly!
Isabella Ferrari
Feb 28, 2022
Delicious! The basil is so fragrant. Perfect recipe!
Marco Rossi
Oct 12, 2022
Perfect! Love the walnut addition. Great flavor!
Lucia Moretti
Jun 20, 2023
Excellent! Fresh and flavorful. Best pesto recipe!
Alessandro Conti
Mar 15, 2024
Very tasty! Great texture. Highly recommend!
Giulia Romano
Nov 08, 2024
Outstanding! Authentic Italian flavor with walnuts!
Paolo Ferrari
Jan 25, 2026
Perfect! This is my new favorite pesto recipe!