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questo pesto di spinaci

What's not to like with pesto?
I say, "None!"
I am certain there will be some of you with a ready answer.  And to that I say, "To each his own, my friend." :-)

I am so thankful for my precious big sister who introduced me to this heavenly Italian sauce. She has lived in Italy for so many years, and when she came home for a vacation, she had brought so much Italian food to take our brood on an Italian gastronomic tour! I have to admit, i did meet my first green mix with a wary eye. I remember I gave a tentative taste to my very 1st pasta la pesto, which my sister had excitedly prepared for the family.  At that moment, my brain, together with all my tasting senses -- tongue, eyes and nose, reconciled to one wonderful fact -- what a pleasing pleasing pleasing thing this is indeed!

From then on, i have tried many a jar from many brands.  Consistently, I have never been disappointed.

Very recently, I made a batch from scratch, but with a spin. It was so easy!
As I consider myself just a regular cook in my home, take heart when i say it is easy, because it means it really is just so easy. :-)
🗰 Shout-out to the vloggers and bloggers bunch out there, your shared recipes and tips are priceless. You are one of my favorite superheroes❣

Homemade Spinach Pesto

Olive Oil         1 cup
Spinach           4 cups
Walnuts           1/2 cup
Garlic              4 cloves
Lemon juice    1/2 tsp
Salt                   1/2 tsp
Pepper              1/2 tsp
Parmesan / Cheddar cheese       1/4 cup  (optional)

1.  Combine all in a food processor to your desired consistency.
       Throw in a can of tuna 🐟 and it transforms into Tuna Pesto!
       Try moringa leaves instead of spinach, and you've upped its healthy factor.
2.  Transfer in a sterile jar.
3.  Store in the fridge.
         I kept a jar of this for 3 weeks in the fridge.
         Perhaps it can last longer, but it just could not, not where I am anyway. :-p
4.  Enjoy this with your pasta, sandwich, pan-fried chicken fillet and more! 
     ^_^



If you have made your own pesto, I would love to know your yummy version!
Or if you have yet to taste your 1st one, i urge you to try ASAP.
I'm telling you, it might just be a whole new green world for you! 🌎

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