Episode 20: Basil-Walnut Pesto

All of our summer basil is starting to flower so it's time to use it up. We always let quite a bunch of it flower and go to seed, but we do like to use it too. This pesto is super delicious.Ingredients:

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts
2 small cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

Place all ingredients in food processor or blender. We did them one at a time, starting with the walnuts, adding the oil last. (Chopping is fun.) Blend until thoroughly combined.

Just before serving, add 2 Tbsp of hot pasta water from cooked pasta and serve over pasta or spread on little toasts.