TOMATO AND WALNUT PESTO
This pesto is a little different, with a bold tomato base. Grill your tomatoes to bring out their sweetness and add smokiness. For this recipe, fusilli, linguine, spaghetti, pappardelle, or bucatini work best.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories Tomato Summer Healthy Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. Place the tomatoes on a large tray and drizzle over some olive oil. Season with a big pinch of sea salt. Grill the tomatoes for 6-8 minutes, until the tomatoes have blistered and released some liquid.
- In a blender or food processor, whizz up the garlic, parsley, lemon zest and red chile flakes to a fine paste. Add the walnuts and half of the tomatoes, and with the motor running, pour in 1/3 cup of olive oil in a steady stream. When combined, stir in the parmesan and season with sea salt and a good turn of black pepper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the pasta, stirring. Cook according to the packet instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the pesto along with a splash or two of the reserved pasta cooking water. Keep adding the cooking liquid in small amounts until the sauce coats the pasta effortlessly. Scatter over the remaining grilled tomatoes and the basil leaves.
- To serve, top bowls of pasta with a generous amount of parmesan, a squeeze of lemon juice and a finishing drizzle of olive oil.
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Rafhael Casal
[email protected]I can't wait to try this pesto! It looks so delicious.
Kyle Tilley
[email protected]This pesto is the perfect addition to any summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and it pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables.
Dalawar Shahzad
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses walnuts instead of pine nuts. I always have walnuts on hand, so this is a great way to use them up.
Brenda Konzani
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my food processor and it was done in minutes.
Tristan Tadiwa
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of pesto, but this recipe is amazing. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Case Blumen
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes. I have a lot of tomatoes in my garden right now and this is a great way to use them up.
Bishar Dommun
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this pesto. The tomatoes add a nice sweetness and the walnuts add a nice crunch. It's the perfect pesto for summer.
Asif Gull Asif Bahader
[email protected]This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and vegetables and it's always delicious. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Rhea Rodrigo
[email protected]I made this pesto last week and it was so good! I used it on chicken and it was amazing. I also used it as a dip for vegetables and it was delicious.
Darcie Patton
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. I used it on pasta and it was delicious.
Vincent Mujahid Nungu
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Waleed Khan
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! I made it last night for dinner and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.