Pattie’s Fresh Basil and Walnut Pesto

2 c. packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried*

1/3 c. roughly chopped, toasted walnuts

1 large garlic clove

1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan

1 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice

¼ t. kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon Melissa’s Lemon Pepper Seasoning

1/4 - 1/3 cup good olive oil**

Place all ingredients EXCEPT olive oil into the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly ground and paste-like. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until it reaches desired consistency. Taste for additional seasoning.

*I use a salad spinner for this

**More or less to reach desired consistency