Spinach Walnut Pesto

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This flavorful pesto with spinach, parsley, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese is quick and easy to make and will spruce up any bowl of pasta!

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup water
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1 Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly, while processor is running, until mixture forms a smooth paste.