Best Mixed Herb Pesto Penne Recipes

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MIXED HERB PESTO



Mixed Herb Pesto image

Give basil some buddies in this pesto that includes parsley, thyme and oregano.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the food processor on, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

MIXED HERB PESTO



Mixed Herb Pesto image

Fresh, light, and aromatic, this pesto brings together six different herbs, a perfect recipe if you have an herb garden! Use it as you would a basil pesto. Special equipment: a mortar and pestle and/or food processor will be needed. Recipe found online at La Cucina Italia.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups of Mixed Herb Pesto

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup unsalted raw almonds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh savory
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/2 cup grana padano
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Finely grind almonds in a food processor.
  • Combine almonds and oil in a mortar. Using the pestle with a rotary movement, grind half of the herbs against the wall of the mortar until combined.
  • Add remaining herbs, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; continue to grind until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170.9, Fat 115.9, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 889.5, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 26.1

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