Pasta With Spicy Almond or Hazelnut Pesto Recipe

Name: Pasta With Spicy Almond or Hazelnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb fettuccine; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup sage leaf; 1 large garlic clove, mashed to a paste; ¼ cup almond butter; 1 scallion, minced; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; crushed red pepper flakes (large pinch); ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

34 lb fettuccine
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup sage leaf
1 large garlic clove, mashed to a paste
¼ cup almond butter
1 scallion, minced
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
crushed red pepper flakes (large pinch)
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
2
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the olive oil until shimmering.
3
Fry the sage leaves over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until crisp.
4
Drain the sage on paper towels, then chop half of the leaves.
5
Combine the chopped sage, garlic, almond butter, remaining 1/4 cup of oil, scallion, zest, red pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
6
Toss the pasta with the pesto; add the pasta water as necessary to make a creamy sauce.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Top with the remaining cheese and whole sage leaves and serve.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb fettuccine, ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup sage leaf, 1 large garlic clove, mashed to a paste, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Spicy Almond or Hazelnut 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.

Pasta With Spicy Almond or Hazelnut Pesto

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