PECAN PESTO SPAGHETTI WITH GARLICKY BREADCRUMBS

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This dish will make you feel like you're eating in a gourmet Italian restaurant.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pkg 16-oz. pkg. thin spaghetti
3 c loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3 c loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
6 oz parmesan cheese, grated (approx. 1 1/2 cups), plus more for serving
1 c olive oil
1/2 c pecan halves
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
GARLICKY BREADCRUMBS
4 garlic cloves
5 oz sourdough or other crusty bread (crust removed), cut into 1 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 c olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain well, but reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
  • 2. Meanwhile, process basis, parsley, parmesan cheese, oil, pecans, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor until smooth, scraping down sides if necessary.
  • 3. Add pesto and butter to hot pasta ; toss gently until pasta is coated well with pesto. Stir in cooking water 1/4 cup at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency - discarding removing pasta water. Top with garlicy bread crumbs and additional parmesan.
  • 4. For breadcrumbs, pulse garlic cloves in food processor until finely chopped or chop by hand. Add bread and lemon zest until coarse crumbs form. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • 5. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumb mixture and cook, stirring constantly until golden brown and crispy. Transfer crumbs to a small bowl. Top each plate of pasta with crumbs and additional parmesan cheese.

Mika Kyambadde
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Katoe Sama
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nomi king
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Jenie Bennett
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Iddrisu Sumaila
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Roxanne Martinez
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


KeJuan Cason
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Habiba Farman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasib Iqbal
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Linda Nabuya
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Tim Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jibson Brown
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs were the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Gary Huffman
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used whole wheat spaghetti and it turned out great. The pesto was flavorful and the garlicky breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!