PARSLEY-FLAXSEED PESTO PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions; drain, and reserve 3/4 cup cooking water. Return linguine to pot, and add pesto and reserved cooking water; toss well to coat. Season with salt. Serve with Parmesan, if desired.
PARSLEY-FLAXSEED PESTO
The addition of flaxseed gives this pasta favorite a healthy boost. Read more about the benefits of flaxseed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast walnuts until they are crisp and fragrant, about 7 minutes.
- In a food processor combine walnuts and flaxseeds and whirl until the seeds are crushed and somewhat ground, about 1 minute. Add the parsley, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, 1/2 cup water, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth and thick.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound of linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain. Spoon half the pesto into the pasta pot, and add the cooked linguine and the reserved pasta cooking water; toss well to coat. Season with salt and serve with additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 12 g
PARSLEY-FLAXSEED PESTO
How to make Parsley-Flaxseed Pesto
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Toast walnuts until they are crisp and fragrant, about 7 minutes.
- In a food processor combine walnuts and flaxseeds and whirl until the seeds are crushed and somewhat ground, about 1 minute. Add the parsley, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, 1/2 cup water, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth and thick.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound of linguine according to package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain. Spoon half the pesto into the pasta pot, and add the cooked linguine and the reserved pasta cooking water; toss well to coat. Season with salt and serve with additional Parmesan if desired.
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