Parsley Pesto

This is a pesto that adapts well to an "American Palate", using items you're likely to have around the house. This is not for the pesto fanatic, but the uninitiated, and works well at a party.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (the cheap kind works best)
• 1⁄2 cup parsley
• 1  clove garlic
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Cream together butter, parmesan, parsley, garlic (chopped), basil and marjoram.
2. Add olive oil in a steady stream to incorporate.
3. Mix in walnuts.
4. Serve on the side with bread,or stir into Simple Minestrone Soup.