Paul's Favorite Spinach-Walnut Pesto |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I got this recipe from my brother-in-law - - it is his signature dish. I know he got the original recipe from a cookbook, but I do not know the name of the book. The pesto has an intense green color and a pleasingly bold flavor. Serve over thin to regular spaghetti noodles. Also, this pesto freezes very well. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups spinach leaves, packed and stemmed |
1 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 cup romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
1 cup walnut pieces |
2 medium garlic cloves |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times until coarsely chopped. Scrape sides of bowl from time to time. Process continuously until the sauce is smooth.
2. If the pesto is too thick, add a little hot water and pulse again.
3. At this point, you can either freeze the pesto for future use or toss immediately with prepared, hot spaghetti noodles.
4. Serve with crusty bread and a good white wine.
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