Fettuccine with Parsley Pesto and Walnuts
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A twist on pesto -- with parsley and walnuts -- gives fettuccine springtime color and freshness. It's sure to impress the fussiest guests.
Fettuccine with Parsley Pesto and Walnuts
With Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey’s tricks, this super-fast, all-in-one pasta dish couldn’t be easier to make.
Everyday Food, March 2009
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 30 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 pound fettuccine
- 2 cups packed fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup walnuts, plus more chopped for serving
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Directions
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
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In a food processor, puree parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water until a paste forms. With machine running, add oil in a thin stream; process until very smooth, about 1 minute. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
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To pasta in pot, add pesto, 1/4 cup pasta water, and spinach; toss to combine. Thin with pasta water as needed. Serve sprinkled with walnuts and Parmesan.
So delicious & easy to make! I used whole wheat fettucine, I think it adds a heartier flavor. Perfect with the spinach & walnuts. I also used 1 cup parsley & 1 cup nettle just because it's so good for you. YUM!!!!! :) Happy I came across this recipe.
We loved this! Made it with whole-wheat linguini. Very easy to put together. I served it with roasted drumsticks.
Hi kitchencartsromona !
I love cilantro too but because it's such a strong flavour I wouldn't recommend substituting it for all the parsley - try 1/2 and 1/2 and see what you think.
I am wondering if I could substitute cilantro for parsley. My family likes that flavor over parsley.
I am wondering if I could substitute cilantro for parsley. My family likes that flavor over parsley.
Delcious............loved it
Delcious............loved it