Oregano Pesto [Recipe]

Traditional pesto is a sauce made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and dry aged cheese held together by olive oil. But the beauty of pesto is that it can be that plus so much more. It's a versatile sauce that can adapt to the flavors you like or whatever is sitting in your fridge and cupboard at the moment. Have oregano instead of basil? Throw it in there. Have walnuts instead of pine nuts, that's fine too!

​Here's a fun variation on pesto that celebrates the flavor of oregano and the versatility of this tasty Italian sauce. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh oregano, tightly packed
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

1. Add all ingredients but the olive oil to the bowl of a food processor and grind until the mixture is slightly combined.
2. With the processor still running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth.
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, or freeze for later use (see notes for tips)