Penne With Fusion Pesto Recipe

Name: Penne With Fusion Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup walnuts or ¼ cup almonds; 3 garlic cloves, threaded on a skewer; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaf; ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves; ½ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; fresh gingerroot, peeled and sliced (1/2-inch long piece); ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (to taste); 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt; 1 lb penne (or other short tubular pasta)

Servings: persons

¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup walnuts or ¼ cup almonds
3 garlic cloves, threaded on a skewer
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf
½ cup packed fresh mint leaves
½ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
fresh gingerroot, peeled and sliced (1/2-inch long piece)
½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
1 lb penne (or other short tubular pasta)

1
Toast the nuts in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just golden and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a big pot; lower the skewered garlic into the water, boil for 45 seconds.
3
Immediately run the garlic under cold water, remove from the skewer; peel and mince.
4
Add the basil, mint, cilantro, to a large heavy-duty zip-lock bag; pound with the flat side of a meat pounder until all the leaves are bruised.
5
Place the nuts, garlic, herbs, ginger, red pepper flakes, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the work bowl of a food processor; process until smooth, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and adjust the salt.
7
Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta to the boiling water; cook until al dente.
8
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and transfer it back to the cooking pot.
9
Mix in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and the pesto; use the additional 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to moisten the sauce.
10
Place in a warmed serving dish and serve immediately.

465

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: ¼ cup pine nuts or ¼ cup walnuts or ¼ cup almonds, 3 garlic cloves, threaded on a skewer, 1 cup packed fresh basil leaf, ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Penne With Fusion 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.

Penne With Fusion Pesto

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