Spinach Walnut Pesto

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.