FETTUCCINE WITH PARSLEY PESTO AND WALNUTS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Fettuccine with Parsley Pesto and Walnuts image

A twist on pesto -- with parsley and walnuts -- gives fettuccine springtime color and freshness. It's sure to impress the fussiest guests.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g

Dafydd
[email protected]

I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! The parsley pesto was so easy to make, and it was incredibly flavorful. The walnuts added a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese rounded out the dish perfectly. The pasta was cooked to


Asad Gujjar
[email protected]

This dish is amazing! The parsley pesto is so flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-mak


Taurus Mitchell
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The parsley pesto is so fresh and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish is just delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and fr


Ihsan Baloch
[email protected]

This recipe is a winner! The parsley pesto is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The walnuts add a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully.


Denise Rudolph
[email protected]

I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! The parsley pesto was so easy to make, and it was incredibly flavorful. The walnuts added a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese rounded out the dish perfectly. The pasta was cooked to


Hot Man
[email protected]

This dish is amazing! The parsley pesto is so flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-mak


Shahin Kazi
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The parsley pesto is so fresh and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish is just delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and fr


Yonatan Nebex
[email protected]

This recipe is a winner! The parsley pesto is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The walnuts add a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully.


Nafiisa Nafyar
[email protected]

I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! The parsley pesto was so easy to make, and it was incredibly flavorful. The walnuts added a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese rounded out the dish perfectly. The pasta was cooked to


Jasiel Beard
[email protected]

This dish is amazing! The parsley pesto is so flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-mak


Samuel Pecanek
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The parsley pesto is so fresh and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish is just delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and fr


Harold Holz
[email protected]

This recipe is a winner! The parsley pesto is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The walnuts add a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully.


Eddie Mccabe
[email protected]

I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! The parsley pesto was so easy to make, and it was incredibly flavorful. The walnuts added a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese rounded out the dish perfectly. The pasta was cooked to


Christopher Walker
[email protected]

This dish is amazing! The parsley pesto is so flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-mak


Fatjuju Estudioll69
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The parsley pesto is so fresh and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish is just delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and fr


Alex Scheurer
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The parsley pesto is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The walnuts add a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Majesty A
[email protected]

I was pleasantly surprised by how simple this dish was to make, and the results were fantastic! The parsley pesto was incredibly flavorful, and the walnuts added a wonderful texture to the dish. I served it with a side salad, and it was a complete me


Star Io
[email protected]

This fettuccine with parsley pesto and walnuts was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the pesto adding a bright and herbaceous touch, the walnuts providing a nice crunch, and the Parmesan cheese rounding out the dish with