Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed sage leaves
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts
  • 3-4 ounces prosciutto (I used sliced)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 5 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Baguette or sourdough boule, to serve

Method

  • Add the garlic to a food processor or blender and pulse until it's nicely minced, about 20 seconds.
  • Roughly chop the sage, walnuts, and prosciutto. Add them to the food processor with the red pepper flakes and blend until the mixture is coarsely and evenly chopped.
  • Add the lemon juice and start the food processor. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
  • Once all of the olive oil is in, add the parmesan and blend until just incorporated.
  • To serve, toast or grill sliced of your bread. (If using a pan, brush both sides of the bread with a little oil.) Once they come off the grill or pan, rub the top side with a garlic clove cut in half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread each slice with pesto and garnish with a light dusting of lemon zest and parmesan. Now tuck in and enjoy.