Easy Pesto Sauce Recipe

Roasted Walnut Pesto

Turn the burger you were planning to make for dinner Tuesday night into the gourmet burger that rocked your family’s world Tuesday night.  This is an almost effortless way to incorporate sensational flavor into every bite.

cooking information

• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

all ingredients

• 1 Cup Prepared Pesto
• 1 Cup Walnuts
• ½ Cup Water

recipe instruction

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

2. Spread the walnuts onto a cookie sheet in a single layer. Add to your preheated oven and cook 10 minutes or until they are golden brown and toasted.

3. Blend together the toasted walnuts and pesto in your food processor.

4. Slowly pour water through the processor spout while it’s blending. Continue blending until the walnuts are completely chopped up and the pesto is an even consistency.

5. Store in an air-tight container or Ziploc bag and place in the refrigerator. It will store for a couple weeks refrigerated.

cooking tips

• If walnuts aren’t your favorite,play with whatever nut you like the most. You can substitute with peanuts, pecans, or even pistachios. Always cook with whatever you like to eat the most.
• This is delicious mixed into ground meat for a uniquely flavored burger, smeared in between a grilled cheese, tossed with hot pasta, or spread on top of toast for a bruschetta.