Best 6 Fettucine Pasta With Green Chile Pesto Recipes

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**Fettuccine Pasta with Green Chile Pesto: A Delightful Fusion of Italian and Mexican Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Italy and Mexico with this exquisite Fettuccine Pasta with Green Chile Pesto. This delectable dish features tender fettuccine noodles generously coated in a tantalizing pesto sauce, made from a blend of fresh green chiles, aromatic basil, nutty pine nuts, and tangy Parmesan cheese. The pesto bursts with a delightful balance of heat, earthiness, and freshness, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. Accompanying the pasta are two additional delectable recipes: a refreshing Tomato and Cucumber Salad that adds a crisp and vibrant contrast, and a rich and creamy Avocado Crema that lends a velvety texture and a touch of indulgence. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH PESTO



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The most elegant pasta dish that Italian cooks have ever invented is astonishingly simple to make. Here, the magical green sauce is tossed with trenette (or any long pasta you can twirl around a fork), tender slices of potato and barely blanched green beans.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, weeknight, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups packed tender young basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon salt
2 plump garlic cloves, peeled and crushed with flat blade of a knife
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 pound small potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick
1/4 pound tender young green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 pound trenette, or other long, thin pasta

Steps:

  • Make pesto: In the bowl of food processor, add basil, pine nuts, salt and garlic. Pulse until mixture is coarse and grainy. With the motor running, add oil in slow, steady stream. Add cheese; process just enough to mix well. If sauce is too dry, add a little more oil. Taste; add more cheese or salt, if desired.
  • Bring 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and the potato slices. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until potatoes have started to soften but are not cooked through. Add green beans, and continue boiling another 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta, and stir. Start testing pasta at 5 minutes. When it is done, and when potatoes and beans are tender, drain and turn pasta and vegetables immediately into preheated bowl. Add pesto, and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 304 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SILKY BLENDER PESTO PASTA SAUCE WITH FETTUCCINE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 pound fettuccine pasta
4 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
  • Add the basil leaves to a large bowl, then cover with cold water and let sit while you start the pesto. To a blender, add the pine nuts, garlic, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 pepper and half the olive oil. Turn the blender to high and process until the mixture is smooth and looks like a liquidy nut butter. Drain the basil leaves, but do not pat them dry. (The excess water will help create a smooth and silky sauce.) Add the basil leaves to the blender along with the remaining olive oil. Cover the blender and process until completely smooth. Add the cheeses and process until just combined. Set aside.
  • Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain the pasta and add it back to the pasta pot. Add the pesto and 1/2 cup pasta water. Turn the heat to low and toss together until the sauce is silky and clinging to the pasta, adding more pasta water if necessary.
  • Transfer the pasta to bowls and top with extra Parmesan. Serve.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
1 10-ounce bag spinach
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and spinach.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the pesto. Divide among bowls; top with pepper and more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Cholesterol 188 milligrams, Sodium 802 milligrams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams

FETTUCINE WITH PESTO, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Potato     Vegetarian     Green Bean     Spring     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons walnuts
2 garlic cloves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed, halved
8 ounces white potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 ounces fettuccine

Steps:

  • Blend basil, 1/4 cup oil, pine nuts, walnuts and garlic cloves in processor until finely chopped. Add grated Parmesan cheese. With machine running, gradually blend in remaining &§ cup oil. Set pesto aside.
  • Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using 4- to 5-inch-diameter strainer, transfer beans to large bowl. Return cooking water to boil. Add white potatoes and boil until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove potatoes with same strainer and transfer to bowl with beans. Return cooking water to boil. Add fettuccine to same pot. Boil until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return green beans, white potatoes and cooked pasta to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat. Gradually add enough reserved cooking water to coat pasta with moist sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

GREEN CHILE-CILANTRO PESTO SAUCE (PASTA)



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This comes from Cook's Country and I love everything from their magazine. I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and I adore cilantro.

Provided by ihvhope

Categories     High In...

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
4 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chili peppers
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped fine
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Puree cilantro, cheese, green chile, jalapeno, pine nuts, and garlic in food processor until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
  • With processor running, add oil in steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss pesto with cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking water, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.9, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 18.2

FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO SAUCE



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This a Pesto recipe I came up with after trial and error. You could add more garlic but caution the HOTTER it will get.

Provided by Ginas Cucina

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups of packed fresh basil leaves
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1 lb fettuccine

Steps:

  • place basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in a food processor and process about 15 seconds.
  • With processor still on pour oil in through the tube in a steady stream till all the oil is used.
  • Turn off processor.
  • Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water to your taste.
  • Drain pasta well.
  • Add a some sauce to the pasta and mix pasta with the sauce.
  • Serve pasta and add sauce to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1209.9, Fat 87.8, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 23.9

Tips

  • Soak the pine nuts and basil for 30 minutes before making the pesto. This will help to soften the nuts and make the pesto creamier.
  • Use a variety of greens in your pesto. Arugula, spinach, and kale are all great options.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or even fresh fruit to your pesto.
  • Pesto is a great way to use up leftover herbs. If you have a bunch of basil or parsley that's about to go bad, throw it in a pesto.
  • Pesto can be used as a marinade, a sauce, or a spread. It's also great for adding flavor to grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes.

Conclusion

Pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a pesto recipe out there that you'll love. So go ahead and experiment, and enjoy the delicious results!

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