When it comes to culinary delights, few dishes can match the harmonious blend of flavors and textures found in a dish of linguine with pecan arugula pesto. This exquisite pasta dish transports diners to a realm of culinary bliss through its seamless fusion of nutty, earthy, and aromatic flavors. The foundation of the dish lies in the vibrant green pesto, a vibrant concoction of fresh arugula leaves, toasted pecans, and a symphony of herbs and spices, all bound together by the delicate embrace of extra virgin olive oil. This vibrant sauce then envelops the tender linguine noodles, creating a captivating textural contrast that delights the palate with every bite. As the dish comes together, a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a final touch of savory richness, elevating the dish to a level of culinary excellence that is truly unforgettable.
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LINGUINE WITH AVOCADO AND ARUGULA PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 17m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place in a serving bowl.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocados and place in a food processor. Add the arugula, basil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss together. Add the cheese and almonds and toss together until coated, adding the pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce.
LINGUINE WITH PECAN ARUGULA PESTO
Categories Leafy Green Nut Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Pecan Fall Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop 1/4 cup pecans (preferably with a knife).
- Mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large heavy knife). Blend remaining 1/2cup pecans, arugula, cheese, oil, pepper, and garlic paste in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Ladle out and reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander, then return to pot and toss with pesto, 1/2 cup cooking water, and chopped pecans, adding more cooking water as necessary if pasta seems dry.
PESTO WITH LINGUINI
Steps:
- Using a pestle and mortar, combine the basil, cheeses, pine nuts, garlic, and salt and grind until a paste is formed. Add the olive oil slowly and mix with the mashed basil mixture until well combined.
- Prepare pasta in boiling water and drain. Using a hot skillet, place pasta in skillet and add the pesto to the warm pasta. Stir the pesto into the pasta and serve.
LINGUINE WITH PARSLEY-PECAN PESTO SAUCE
Categories Cheese Herb Nut Pasta Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Parmesan Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- On a baking sheet toast pecans in one layer in middle of oven until fragrant and one shade darker, about 7 minutes. Cool pecans and in a blender purée with parsley, Parmesan, lemon juice, and oil. Parsley-pecan pesto may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for linguine. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and in kettle toss with pesto, 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste, adding as much of remaining ‚ cup pasta cooking water as necessary for desired consistency.
BASIL PECAN PESTO
I prefer the taste of pecans over the pine nuts usually called for in pesto recipes. I developed this recipe over a summer of trial and error and prefer it to all other pesto recipes!
Provided by grettagirl
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can make the pesto by hand using a mortar and pestle.
- Add a little bit of lemon juice or white wine vinegar to the pesto to brighten the flavor.
- If you want a creamier pesto, add a little bit of cream or milk.
- Serve the pesto immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Linguine with Pecan-Arugula Pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pesto is made with a combination of pecans, arugula, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, and it has a bright, nutty flavor. The pesto is tossed with cooked linguine and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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