MINT PESTO PASTA

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A variation of a great Italian dish given to me by a friend.

Provided by Kate Phillips Masterson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta
6 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
20 fresh basil leaves
10 fresh mint leaves
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place linguini in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons water.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the reserved water, tomatoes, basil, mint, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 41 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Zing Khan
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend. It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to use up fresh mint.


B.M Mahbubul Bakar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mint pesto and they ate all of their pasta.


Amy Rose (Bellamy)
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I really enjoyed this pasta. The mint flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the pesto.


RUBENA GUINTE
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This pasta is delicious! The mint pesto is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Farjana Akter Fariya
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh mint from the garden.


Jesse Meagher
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mint pesto is really flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Nacius Natacha
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. The mint pesto is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


SEMAKALENG MAGOLENG
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This pasta is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of mint and pesto. It's the perfect summer meal.


Meraj Nazar
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I love the idea of using mint in pesto. It adds a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Motaleb
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5 stars! This pasta is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Christian Robinson
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a quick weeknight meal and it was a success. The whole family loved it.


Starz Music
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh mint from the garden. I love the combination of mint and pesto, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Moh3enfhp0 Fhp0
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and how light and summery it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Shahzad53
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This mint pesto pasta is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic pesto pasta. The mint adds a bright, herbal flavor that pairs perfectly with the nutty pine nuts and creamy Parmesan cheese. I loved the simplicity of this recipe and how quickl