Basil-Walnut Pesto

From: I_Cook_For_Firemen

On Apr 22, 2008

The best pesto EVER. Seriosly. Make this exactly according to the recipe - don't add, don't delete and you will have a winner every time. Thanks for posting!

From: LightEra

On Apr 14, 2008

My 8-year-old daughter's class was doing a cooking unit, so I helped several kids prepare this in a very simple kitchen for the whole class. It was easy for the kids to make and a huge hit with all of them, even the ones who initially made faces at the "green pasta." We handed out the recipe, and I've had three kids tell me they convinced their parents to make it, too, because they liked it so much! It's really flavorful without being too salty or oily — great consistency. I did toast the walnuts lightly beforehand, and we didn't use any butter. Otherwise followed the recipe directly.

From: LightLisha

On Dec 9, 2007

Yum! This had a great consistancy and different flavor than the pesto I'm used to with pine nuts. I also added a tablespoon of flax seed to my pesto for some extra nutritional value and two packages frozen squeezed-dry spinach to help my toddler get his veggies. Great recipe!

From: danlynclark

On Aug 13, 2007

Delicious! I had a large bunch of Basil from our local Farmer's Market and wanted to use it as the main feature! I made Pesto Rice Peppers the first night, and will use the leftover pesto for a sandwich spread. I added course sea salt.