Homemade Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe

If you've ever wanted to make homemade pesto, here is a perfect recipe to try out. Making pesto is really all about the ratio of ingredients and this post will teach you the perfect ratio for homemade pesto, including this Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe.

Making homemade pesto is an easy skill to learn and will instantly elevate your homemade appetizers, pasta recipes and more. Homemade basil walnut pesto is a quick variety that is nutty, smooth and salty.

When I first learned how to make homemade pesto, I really couldn?t believe how easy it was.

I?ve learned over the years in learning to be more confident cook that knowing how to make homemade basics will take your confidence in the kitchen to the next level.

The thing about making homemade pesto is that It is more about a ratio of ingredients than it is about a specific recipe. Knowing this has allowed me to try a ton of different varieties of past years.

Whenever I have extra greens or herbs that I need to use up, homemade pesto is an easy default.

After I make a batch of pesto in my food processor, I love using it to make meatballs, put on a bed of pasta or use it on top of salmon.

What is the correct ratio for making pesto?

For any homemade pesto recipe, you need a ratio of 1:2:2:8. 1 part nuts, 2 parts good oil, 2 parts grated cheese, 8 parts greens/herbs.

For this homemade basil walnut pesto recipe you?ll need:

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup basil
• ¼ cup walnuts
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ fresh shredded parmesan cheese
• A pinch of salt

How long does homemade pesto last in the refrigerator?

It depends on how fresh your greens were. Homemade pesto should last 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge. You can also for the pesto into an ice cube tray (affiliate) and freeze for later.

Can you freeze fresh pesto?

You can freeze fresh pesto by filling an ice cube tray (affiliate) with the leftover pesto and then freezing. Once it is frozen, pop the pesto cubes out and store in a freezer safe bag or container.

How do you make homemade pesto?

Add all of your ingredients except the oil to the food processor.

Run the food processor for a few seconds until ingredients are chopped. Then slowly pour the olive oil into the food processor while running it.

Taste your pesto to make sure that the flavors are balanced. Add more salt or a splash of lemon juice if needed.