Name: Basil and Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 cups basil leaves; 3 cloves garlic (peeled); 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted); 1/2 cup parmesan-reggiano; zest and juice of one lemon; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (more as needed); 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt