SPINACH, WALNUT AND GOLDEN RAISIN PESTO PASTA WITH ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE

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Spinach, Walnut and Golden Raisin Pesto Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken Italian sausage links
2 cloves garlic
1 pound farfalle pasta
1 cup toasted walnut halves
3 cups baby spinach
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano or Parmesan
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more if needed
Zest and juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the sausages, covered with a medium heatproof bowl, until nice and charred and no longer pink on the inside, flipping once, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then slice on the bias. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Poach the garlic cloves in the boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer them with a slotted spoon to a food processor. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, add the walnuts to the food processor with the garlic and pulse until chopped, about 8 times. Add the spinach, basil, cheese, olive oil, raisins, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice. Pulse about 10 times, until combined but still rustically chopped. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Using a spider, add the pasta to the skillet. Add the spinach pesto and toss to combine. Heat until warmed through. Season to taste if necessary and serve immediately topped with grilled sausage slices.

Faizan Raza
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I can't wait to try this recipe again.


Cam Shaft
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This recipe is a keeper!


kuki 82
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I love the bright green color of this pesto.


Zernix 2020
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


David Neufell
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I've made this recipe with different types of pasta and it's always good.


Alice Owusuaa fordjour
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage.


Necrosage Zyxt
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I love the addition of golden raisins to this pesto.


Onyeocha Chima
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Sapon Sapon
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.


Mdkaium Ahmed
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I've tried several pesto recipes and this one is by far the best.


Umair Bandial
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success.


Naje muftah
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


md Sumon mahmud
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


IRFAN KHAN QUAIDIAN
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kibalama Francisco
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This was a great recipe! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family.