Best Pecan Pesto Spaghetti With Garlicky Breadcrumbs Recipes

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SPAGHETTI WITH PECAN-HERB PESTO



Spaghetti with Pecan-Herb Pesto image

"Pecans add a nutty sweetness to this pesto."

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano
1/2 cup pecans
Kosher salt1 pound spaghetti
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter the pecans on a rimmed sheet pan and toast until they are fragrant and a shade or two darker, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, put the pecans in a food processor with the lemon zest, basil, parsley and garlic and pulse six or seven times to make a chunky paste. Scrape down the sides of the work bowl and, with the processor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream to make an almost-smooth pesto.
  • Scrape the pesto into a large serving bowl and stir in the cheese. Season with salt. Add the spaghetti and toss, adding the reserved pasta water to loosen, if needed.

PECAN PESTO



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Show a little Southern flair by swapping toasted pecans into this basil-and-parsley pesto.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup lightly toasted pecans
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the pecans in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

BASIL PECAN PESTO



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I prefer the taste of pecans over the pine nuts usually called for in pesto recipes. I developed this recipe over a summer of trial and error and prefer it to all other pesto recipes!

Provided by grettagirl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 ½ cups pecans
4 cloves garlic
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¾ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PECAN PESTO SPAGHETTI WITH GARLICKY BREADCRUMBS



Pecan Pesto Spaghetti with Garlicky Breadcrumbs image

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.

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