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Walnut Pesto Pasta

11 INGREDIENTS β€’ 8 STEPS β€’ 35MINS

Walnut Pesto Pasta

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4.7

3 ratings
This super simple pasta is a weeknight workhorse and a fun (and budget-friendly!) spin on traditional pesto. Make a little extra pesto to spread on sandwiches for the next day's lunch.
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This super simple pasta is a weeknight workhorse and a fun (and budget-friendly!) spin on traditional pesto. Make a little extra pesto to spread on sandwiches for the next day's lunch.
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I have been cooking at various restaurants in Delaware since finishing my culinary arts degree in 2009. My blog has simple, easy to follow recipes.
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35MINS

Total Time

$3.03

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti
13.5 oz
Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti
Walnut
3/4 cup
Walnut
Garlic
3 cloves
Fresh Basil
2 1/2 cups
Olive Oil
3/4 cup
Salt
1 tsp
Cherry Tomato
2 cups
Cherry Tomatoes
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
939
Fat
62.4 g
Protein
19.2 g
Carbs
78.9 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Boil Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti (13.5 oz) until al-dente per box instructions.
step 2
While pasta is cooking add chopped Walnut (3/4 cup) and Garlic (3 cloves) to a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds. The texture will look similar to wet sand.
step 2 While pasta is cooking add chopped Walnut (3/4 cup) and Garlic (3 cloves) to a food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds. The texture will look similar to wet sand.
step 3
Next add in the Fresh Basil (2 1/2 cups) and pulse for an additional 30 seconds.
step 3 Next add in the Fresh Basil (2 1/2 cups) and pulse for an additional 30 seconds.
step 4
Add Olive Oil (3/4 cup) in a slow steady stream. If pesto is too thick add in a bit more olive oil. Stir in Parmesan Cheese (1 Tbsp).
step 4 Add Olive Oil (3/4 cup) in a slow steady stream. If pesto is too thick add in a bit more olive oil. Stir in Parmesan Cheese (1 Tbsp).
step 5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 5 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 6
Cut Cherry Tomatoes (2 cups) in half lengthwise. Place cut side down onto baking sheet. Drizzle with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 6 Cut Cherry Tomatoes (2 cups) in half lengthwise. Place cut side down onto baking sheet. Drizzle with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 7
Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until caramelized. You will need to scrape the tomatoes off the pan with a spatula.
step 7 Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until caramelized. You will need to scrape the tomatoes off the pan with a spatula.
step 8
When the pasta is done, drain and immediately put it back into the pan. Toss with the Spinach and Arugula Mix (3 cups). Fold in the pesto, roasted tomatoes, and ΒΌ cup parmesan cheese and season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 8 When the pasta is done, drain and immediately put it back into the pan. Toss with the Spinach and Arugula Mix (3 cups). Fold in the pesto, roasted tomatoes, and ΒΌ cup parmesan cheese and season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).

Tags

Budget-Friendly
Lunch
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Pasta
Vegetables
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