Spaghetti with Radish-Greens Pesto Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Radish-Greens Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, crushed; Greens from 1 big bunch of radishes (8 loosely packed cups), chopped; 1/4 cup parsley leaves; 3/4 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (3 ounces), plus more for garnish; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt; Pepper; 12 ounces spaghetti; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, crushed
Greens from 1 big bunch of radishes (8 loosely packed cups), chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves
3/4 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
Pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
In a food processor, combine the garlic, greens, parsley leaves and the 3/4 cup of pumpkin seeds; pulse until finely chopped.
2
With the machine on, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
3
Stir in the 1 cup of cheese.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente.
6
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
7
Return the pasta to the pot.
8
Add the pesto, lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
9
Season with salt and pepper and toss over low heat until coated, about 2 minutes; add more pasta water if a thinner consistency is desired.
10
Transfer the pasta to bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds and cheese.

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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: 2 garlic cloves, crushed, Greens from 1 big bunch of radishes (8 loosely packed cups), chopped, 1/4 cup parsley leaves, 3/4 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (3 ounces), plus more for garnish, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Radish-Greens 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 Radish-Greens Pesto

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