π₯ Serving Ideas:
Toss with hot pasta π (reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce).
Spread on toasted sourdough π₯ for a quick gourmet bruschetta.
Use as a dip with raw veggies π₯π₯.
Layer in a sandwich π₯ͺ with cheese and grilled veggies.
π₯ 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.
π§ Storage: Store in an airtight jar topped with a thin layer of olive oil π« in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well βοΈ.
π± Vegan Option: Swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a plant-based version πΏ.
β¨ Why This Recipe is Amazing
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Deep earthy mushroom flavor π
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Nutty richness from walnuts π°
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Ready in under 20 minutes β±οΈ
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Versatile β pasta, bread, sandwiches, or dips π½οΈ
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Easy to customize π