Whole-Wheat Pesto Pasta With Breadcrumbs

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   In a small saucepan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts or walnuts about 5-10 minutes, until the nuts become fragrant.

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   Be careful and stir the nuts often, as they can burn quickly.

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   In the bowl of a food processer, pulse nuts, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup olive oil until the basil is very finely chopped but not a fine paste.

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   Scrape into a small bowl and add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.

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   In a pot over high heat, bring four quarts water to a rolling boil.

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   Add pasta and return to a boil.

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   Cook according to package directions (about eleven minutes) until pasta is al dente.

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   Drain in a collander.

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   Return to pot and turn off heat.

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    Stir in pesto.

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    Toss with breadcrumbs.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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