Spaghetti With Mixed Herb Pesto Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Mixed Herb 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 flat leaf parsley; ¾ cup packed fresh basil; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf; 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt; ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb spaghetti

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 flat leaf parsley
¾ cup packed fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 lb spaghetti

1
Toast the nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until just golden and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
2
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a big pot; lower the skewered garlic into the water, boil for 45 seconds; immediately run the garlic under cold water; remove from the skewer, peel, and mince.
3
Place the herbs in a quart-size zip-lock freezer bag; pound with the flat side of a meat pounder until all the leaves are bruised.
4
Place the nuts, garlic, herbs, oil, juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into the bowl of a fool processor.
5
Process until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6
Transfer mixture to a small bowl; stir in the cheese, and adjust seasoning with salt.
7
Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to the boiling water; cook until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
8
Drain the pasta and transfer it back to the cooking pot.
9
Mix in 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and the pesto; use the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water as needed to moisten the sauce.
10
Divide among 4 warmed pasta bowls; serve immediately.

518

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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 13 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 flat leaf parsley, ¾ cup packed fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Mixed Herb 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.

Spaghetti With Mixed Herb Pesto

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