LINGUINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Basil     Almond     Fall     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound linguine

Steps:

  • Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until nuts are finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add oil, then 1/2 cup water, blending until almost smooth. Transfer pesto to bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup cheese. Season to taste with salt.
  • Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved water to form thin sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining cheese.

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