Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our Fettuccine with Parsley Pesto and Walnuts, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the vibrant freshness of parsley pesto, the nutty crunch of walnuts, and the tender embrace of fettuccine pasta. Immerse yourself in a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.
In our culinary journey, we'll embark on a delightful adventure, exploring variations of this classic dish. From the vibrant green of our traditional Parsley Pesto to the rich creaminess of Pesto with Arugula and Walnuts, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Discover the subtle sweetness of Roasted Red Pepper Pesto or the piquant kick of our Spicy Pesto Rosso. Elevate your culinary skills with our comprehensive guide, unveiling the secrets of creating homemade pesto and transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary sauces.
FETTUCCINE WITH WALNUTS AND PARSLEY
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings, serving size 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions, then drain in a colander.
- Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes.
- In the pot the pasta was cooked in, heat the olive oil over low heat, add the garlic stirring until soft and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes (be careful not to burn it). Return the pasta to the pot, add the broth, all but 2 tablespoons of the walnuts, the parsley, salt and pepper and toss to combine, cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss to combine. Arrange 1/2 cup of arugula leaves on each of 4 serving plates. Top each with about 2 cups of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, the reserved walnuts and more parsley. Serve hot.
- Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese
- Good source of: Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calorie, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 409 milligrams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fiber 9.5 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 4 grams
FETTUCCINE WITH PARSLEY PESTO AND WALNUTS
A twist on pesto -- with parsley and walnuts -- gives fettuccine springtime color and freshness. It's sure to impress the fussiest guests.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
- In a food processor, puree parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water until a paste forms. With machine running, add oil in a thin stream; process until very smooth, about 1 minute. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
- To pasta in pot, add pesto, 1/4 cup pasta water, and spinach; toss to combine. Thin with pasta water as needed. Serve sprinkled with walnuts and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g
BASIL, PARSLEY & WALNUT PESTO
This distinctively flavored pesto is a superb dressing for maccheroni alla chitarra (page 236), spaghetti, or linguine, or a short dry pasta such as gemelli, lumache, or rigatoni. It's a great condiment, too: put a spoonful on fish or chicken hot off the grill for a real treat. Make extra pesto when basil and parsley are plentiful, in summer, and freeze it in small containers to use through the winter.
Yield makes about 1 1/2 cups, enough for a pound of maccheroni alla chitarra or other pasta
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If you're using the pesto right away to dress maccheroni alla chitarra (or other pasta), heat a large pot of salted water to a boil before processing the sauce.
- To make the pesto: Heap the basil, parsley, garlic, walnuts, and salt into the food processor. Pulse several times, to chop everything together coarsely, then, with the machine running, pour in the 1/2 cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Stop and scrape down the sides of the work bowl, and process to a uniformly fine bright-green pesto.
- Put all the pesto into a large, deep bowl, big enough to toss all the pasta in. Meanwhile, start cooking the maccheroni or other pasta. Shortly before it is done, ladle 1/2 cup or so of the boiling pasta water into the bowl, and stir to warm and loosen the pesto-use only as much water as needed to bring the pesto to tossing consistency.
- When the maccheroni is perfectly al dente, lift it from the pot with tongs and a spider, drain it for an instant, then drop it into the bowl. Toss the pasta and sauce together thoroughly. Sprinkle a cup or so of grated cheese over it, then toss again. Serve immediately in warm bowls, with more cheese at the table.
- To store and use the pesto later: Scrape it from the food processor into a small jar or container. Smooth the top surface, and cover it with a thin layer of olive oil or a piece of plastic wrap to prevent discoloration. Refrigerate for a week, or freeze for several months; warm to room temperature before using.
FETTUCCINE WITH WALNUT & SAGE PESTO
Make a creamy pasta sauce with the help of walnuts. This recipe is based on the traditional Ligurian dish salsa di noci ('walnut sauce') but with added sage
Provided by Rosie Mackean
Categories Dinner
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 3-5 mins until lightly golden to bring out their intense nutty flavour. Remove from the heat and tip into a blender.
- Warm the milk, sage leaves and garlic in a small pan over a low heat until the milk is steaming - the sage will lightly cook in the milk and the garlic will start to soften. Cooking the sage like this removes the bitterness but preserves the flavour. Pour the infused milk along with the sage and garlic over the walnuts and leave to stand for 1 min.
- Stir the fettuccine into the pan of boiling water and cook for around 10 mins, or until al dente. Grate in the cheese and add the oil and parsley to the blender along with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper, then blitz until you have a chunky pesto. Transfer the sauce to a large pan and keep warm over a low heat, stirring so it doesn't burn. Transfer the fettuccine directly from its cooking water into the sauce using tongs, then toss well, adding a couple of ladlefuls of the water to loosen if needed. Divide between bowls and grate over more parmesan and drizzle with oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
FETTUCCINE WITH GARLIC, PARSLEY, AND PARMESAN
This is out of my "Whole foods market cookbook" For extra flavor and protein, try adding grilled or sauteed shrimp or bite-size pieces of grilled or sauteed chicken breast, tofu, or small chunks of smoked mozzarella to the final pasta toss. Based on 2Bleu's review I have made a few changes.
Provided by teresas
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the fettuccine, and cook until the pasta is al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
- When the pasta is cooked, rinse it in cold water, drain well, and reserve.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saute pan.
- Add the garlic cloves and saute them very gently, turning often for 4 minutes, until light golden brown and softened.
- Remove the garlic cloves from the pan, and reserve.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan, and saute over medium heat for 2 minutes, until warmed through.
- Add the browned garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon pepper, and seasoning salt, and toss the pasta well to combine.
WALNUT AND PARSLEY PESTO
I hope this walnut and parsley version serves as a reminder that 'pesto' is not a recipe, but a technique. The buttery walnuts temper the fire of the mashed garlic and pair beautifully with the aromatic, bittersweet parsley. Use on toasted bread, pizza or pasta, or on roasted chicken--it's that versatile!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place garlic and salt in a mortar; smash and mash with the pestle until it becomes a paste, 5 to 8 minutes. Add walnuts; mash walnuts into a paste until you reach your desired texture (coarse or smoother), another 5 to 8 minutes. Add parsley and mash to break up and blend with the walnut/garlic mixture, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and olive oil; stir, mash, and emulsify liquids into the mixture until it becomes very thick and well blended, 8 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If mixture seems too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of water, or as needed.
- Spread on bread, use on pizza or pasta, or on roasted chicken. The taste is just like garlic butter, so use it as such.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 77.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PASTA WITH CREAMY WALNUT PESTO
This unusual pesto is also wonderful with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or stirred into risotto at the end
Provided by Ursula Ferrigno
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, put the walnuts and garlic in a food processor and whizz until finely chopped. Add the basil, cheese, butter and oil and pulse a few more times. Season.
- Pour the cream into a pan and warm through. Add two-thirds of the pesto, then gently heat to loosen it. When the pasta is ready, drain, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water, then mix both with the sauce. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the extra Parmesan and basil, if using. The leftover pesto will keep in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 805 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.48 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Use a food processor to make the pesto. This will give it a smooth and creamy texture.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the parsley, walnuts, and garlic by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- Use a large pot to cook the pasta. This will give the pasta plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to salt the water before you add the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and then rinse it with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Toss the pasta with the pesto, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese. Be sure to mix everything well.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional parsley and walnuts.
Conclusion:
This fettuccine with parsley pesto and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pesto is flavorful and creamy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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