This twist on classic pesto uses both spinach and basil, and swaps pine nuts for walnuts. It’s perfect on any hot, fresh pasta!What you need:1 cup lightly packed basil leaves5 ounces spinach1⁄2 cup walnuts2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon saltWater as necessaryWhat you do:In a food processor fitted with metal blades, blend all ingredients. Add water as necessary to make a creamy consistency.
Toss with hot, freshly cooked pasta. Serve with marinated tomatoes.This twist on classic pesto uses both spinach and basil, and swaps pine nuts for walnuts.
It’s perfect on any hot, fresh pasta!What you need:1 cup lightly packed basil leaves5 ounces spinach1⁄2 cup walnuts2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon saltWater as necessaryWhat you do:In a food processor fitted with metal blades, blend all ingredients. Add water as necessary to make a creamy consistency.Toss with hot, freshly cooked pasta.
Serve with marinated tomatoes..
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Oil-Free Lemon Walnut Pesto

This pesto can be adapted to the season and what's in your pantry. If you have loads of basil, use all basil and no spinach; if you don't have much, use what you have and add more spinach.