Dried Porcini & Walnut Pesto

πŸ₯— Serving Ideas:

Toss with hot pasta 🍝 (reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce).

Spread on toasted sourdough πŸ₯– for a quick gourmet bruschetta.

Use as a dip with raw veggies πŸ₯•πŸ₯’.

Layer in a sandwich πŸ₯ͺ with cheese and grilled veggies.

πŸ”₯ Cooking Tip: The pesto is delicious raw, but when stirred into hot pasta, add a spoon of cooking water at the last moment to make it silky without losing texture.

🧊 Storage: Store in an airtight jar topped with a thin layer of olive oil πŸ«’ in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well ❄️.

🌱 Vegan Option: Swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a plant-based version 🌿.

✨ Why This Recipe is Amazing

βœ… Deep earthy mushroom flavor πŸ„
βœ… Nutty richness from walnuts 🌰
βœ… Ready in under 20 minutes ⏱️
βœ… Versatile β€” pasta, bread, sandwiches, or dips 🍽️
βœ… Easy to customize 🌟

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