SPAGHETTI WITH PECAN-HERB PESTO
"Pecans add a nutty sweetness to this pesto."
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter the pecans on a rimmed sheet pan and toast until they are fragrant and a shade or two darker, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, put the pecans in a food processor with the lemon zest, basil, parsley and garlic and pulse six or seven times to make a chunky paste. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl and, with the processor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream to make an almost-smooth pesto.
- Scrape the pesto into a large serving bowl and stir in the cheese. Season with salt. Add the spaghetti and toss, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen, if needed.
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Hamza Champion
[email protected]Yum! This recipe is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of pecans and basil in the pesto. It's a great way to change up your pasta routine.
Joyce Ann Blue
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I simply tossed the cooked pasta with the pesto and added some grilled chicken. It was a quick and easy meal that was also delicious.
Lasith Asels
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pesto turned out really bitter. I think I may have used too much arugula.
Haya Noor
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pesto is amazing and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.
Fausto Rossi
[email protected]Delicious! The pesto was so easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Majedul Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.
Terry Fiedler
[email protected]Not bad! The pesto was a bit too oily for my taste, but I liked the addition of pecans. I might try making it again with less oil.
kabir ahamed
[email protected]This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pecan pesto. I will definitely be making this again.
Dre Boy
[email protected]Great recipe! I used walnuts instead of pecans and it was still delicious. The pesto is easy to make and the pasta comes together quickly.
Revision Home Network
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! The pesto is so flavorful and I love the addition of pecans. Will definitely be making this again.
Amber Snell
[email protected]My family and I loved this recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the pecans added a nice crunch. We served it with grilled chicken and everyone went back for seconds.