Best Pasta With Mint And Parmesan Recipes

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SPAGHETTI WITH MINT AND PARSLEY PESTO



Spaghetti with Mint and Parsley Pesto image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches large mint
2 large bunches parsley
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, pecorino, or grana padano cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound of spaghetti

Steps:

  • Blend the ingredients, except the pasta, together in a blender or food processor.
  • In a large pot, cook the spaghetti until al dente, drain and toss with the pesto.

PASTA WITH MINT, BASIL AND FRESH MOZZARELLA



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In this green pasta dish, basil, mint, Parmesan and garlic are blended into a smooth pesto-like sauce, then tossed with pasta, creamy mozzarella and crunchy pine nuts just before serving. Marinating the mozzarella in some of the sauce as the pasta cooks imbues the mild cheese with flavor, and allows it to start softening so it melts in contact with the pasta. Serve this hot or warm, when the cheese is supple and a little runny.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
4 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more torn leaves for garnish
1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more torn leaves for garnish
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
Pinch red chile flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
8 ounces fresh bocconcini or mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 ounces pasta, such as campanelle or fusilli
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • In a blender or mini food processor, combine Parmesan, basil, mint, garlic, salt and chile flakes. Pulse to combine, then add oil and process until smooth, adding more oil if needed to make a smooth paste. Taste and adjust salt and chile flakes if needed.
  • Transfer 2 tablespoons sauce to a small bowl and stir in mozzarella. Cover and let marinate at room temperature while boiling the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Use a mug to scoop out approximately 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
  • To serve, toss pasta with sauce and marinated mozzarella, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if the mixture looks dry. (It's O.K. if the mozzarella melts slightly while you're tossing.) Top with pine nuts, torn basil and mint, black pepper, Parmesan and another drizzle of oil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

PASTA WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND ANCHOVIES



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Two store-bought pantry ingredients are the stars of this quick weeknight supper: sunny preserved lemons and meaty anchovies. Parmesan cheese brings out the umami flavor of the little fish, while a handful of parsley adds just the right amount of freshness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces long pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 5 to 6 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced oil-packed anchovies (from 6 to 8)
1/4 cup chopped preserved lemon (from about 1/2 store-bought preserved lemon)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/2 cup packed), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until slightly less than al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and anchovies and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add preserved lemon; cook 30 seconds. Add pasta and 3/4 cup pasta water; cook, stirring and shaking pan, until pasta is cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add parsley and cheese and continue stirring and shaking pan, adding more pasta water as necessary to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve with more cheese, pepper, and parsley leaves, and a drizzle of oil.

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