SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO AND WALNUT PESTO

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Basil is a mere garnish in this nutty, cheesy, peak-season pesto sauce.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pasta     Tomato     Walnut     Dinner     Parmesan     Cheese     Basil     Anchovy     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup walnuts
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
6 oil-packed anchovies, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 ounce Parmesan, finely grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup (packed) basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened, 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Heat broiler. Toss tomatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Broil, tossing once, until tomatoes are blistered and have released some of their liquid, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
  • Pulse anchovies, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 oz. Parmesan in a food processor until finely ground. Add walnuts and half of tomatoes, then, with motor running, stream in 1/3 cup oil; process just until combined. Season with salt. Transfer pesto to a large bowl and stir in black pepper.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Transfer pasta to bowl with pesto and add a splash of pasta cooking liquid. Toss, adding more cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta. Add basil and remaining tomatoes.
  • Divide among bowls; top with more Parmesan and black pepper and drizzle with oil.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

MysticOwlMan Does Stuff
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind! The walnut pesto was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the sweet tomatoes and al dente spaghetti. I'll definitely be making this again.


NOSHEEN SAMI
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The pesto was simple to prepare and added a wonderful depth of flavor to the spaghetti. The tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness, and the walnuts gave it a nice crunch. I highly recommend this re


roedolf van den berg
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was well worth the effort! The pesto was incredibly flavorful, with the walnuts adding a lovely crunch. The tomatoes added a vibrant freshness to the dish, and the spaghetti cooked per


Sahin Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. The tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness, and the walnuts gave it a nice crunch. I would definitely make this a


Jahnuel Santiago
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and very flavorful. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish, and the walnuts gave it a nice crunch. The spaghetti cooked perfectly al dente. I would definitely make this again.


Tarin Akther
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I made this recipe and it was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The tomatoes added a vibrant freshness to the dish, and the spaghetti cooked perfectly al dente. I would definitely make this again.


Tommie Jetton
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The pesto was not very flavorful, and the tomatoes were not very sweet. The spaghetti was also a bit overcooked. I would not make this again.


Mubbashir Khattak
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I'm a big fan of pesto, and this recipe did not disappoint! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The tomatoes added a vibrant freshness to the dish, and the spaghetti cooked perfectly al dente. I would definitely m


Adnan Mughalssp
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This was my first time making pesto, and it was surprisingly easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the pesto turned out great. The combination of flavors was delicious, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this agai


erdene dalai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. The tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness, and the walnuts gave it a nice crunch. I would definitely make this a


Karl Hale
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was well worth the effort! The pesto was incredibly flavorful, with the walnuts adding a lovely crunch. The tomatoes added a vibrant freshness to the dish, and the spaghetti cooked per


Susmita Karki
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pesto was especially good, with the walnuts adding a nice nutty flavor. The tomatoes brought a vibrant freshness to the dish, and


Joseph Sinkala
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The pesto was simple to prepare and added a wonderful depth of flavor to the spaghetti. The tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness, and the walnuts gave it a nice crunch. I highly recommend this re


Gulzear Solunge
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind! The walnut pesto was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the sweet tomatoes and al dente spaghetti. I'll definitely be making this again.


AK IS Back
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pesto was especially good, with the walnuts adding a lovely nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


vishal Sharma
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This spaghetti with tomato and walnut pesto was a delightful culinary experience! The pesto was incredibly flavorful, with the walnuts adding a nice crunch and richness. The tomatoes brought a vibrant freshness to the dish, and the spaghetti cooked p