Linguine With Cilantro And Chive Pesto Recipe

Name: Linguine With Cilantro And Chive Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 cups (lightly packed) fresh cilantro leaves; 1 1/4 cups sliced (1-inch) fresh chives; 2/3 cup water; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, skin left on, or pecans; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound linguine, preferably imported; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; hot pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cups (lightly packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/4 cups sliced (1-inch) fresh chives
2/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, skin left on, or pecans
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound linguine, preferably imported
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
hot pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

1
Put the garlic, cilantro, chives, water, salt, and pepper in a blender (a blender makes a smoother pesto than a food processor) and blend for about 30 seconds, until pureed.
2
(You may have to the push the mixture down into the blender a few times.)
3
Add the nuts and all but 1 tablespoon of the oil and process until you have a beautiful green puree.
4
(Makes about 2 cups.)
5
Transfer the pesto to a bowl and pour the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top; this coating will prevent discoloration.
6
Refrigerate until ready to use.
7
(The pesto will keep for a couple of days.)
8
At cooking time, bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in a large pot.
9
Add the linguine, stir well, and cook for about 10 minutes, until al dente (or to your taste).
10
Scoop out 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta.
11
Return the pasta to the pot and add the reserved water, the pesto, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
12
Mix well.
13
Divide the pasta among four hot plates.
14
Serve with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and, if desired, pepper flakes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 3 cups (lightly packed) fresh cilantro leaves, 1 1/4 cups sliced (1-inch) fresh chives, 2/3 cup water, and more.

Yes, Linguine With Cilantro And Chive Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Linguine With Cilantro And Chive Pesto

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