Black Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Hammons Black Walnuts
• 15 fresh basil leaves
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic or to taste
• 1 pound pasta of your choice, cooked according to package directions
• Salt and pepper
• Drop of olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter

Instructions

1. In food processor, combine black walnuts, basil leaves, and garlic and pulse until well blended to create pesto mixture.
2. Melt butter in skillet; add pesto mixture and olive oil. Heat until well blended, then stir in the cooked pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve immediately.

Attribution

Recipe and photo courtesy of: Hass Avocado Commission