LINGUINI WITH JALEPENO PESTO - MARIO BATALI RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Linguini with Jalepeno Pesto - Mario Batali Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by ranmcm

Number Of Ingredients 12

Pesto:
6 jalapeño peppers, cored and seeded
5 Serrano chilies, cored and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
Pasta:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds trenette or thin linguine
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, toasted

Steps:

  • Jalapeño pesto: 1. Place the jalapenos, serranos, onions, almonds, and olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth. 2. Season with salt to taste. Pasta: 1. Bring 8 quarts of water to a boil in a large pasta pot. 2. While the water is heating, combine the olive oil and the garlic in a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, and saute over medium high heat until 3. 1 1/2 cups of the jalapeño pesto and bring to a simmer. 4. When the water comes to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt. 5. Drop the trenette into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate. 6. Just before the pasta is done, carefully ladle 1/4 cup of the cooking water into the pan containing the jalapeño mixture. 7. Drain the pasta in a colander and add it to the jalapeño mixture. 8. Toss over medium heat for about 30 seconds, until nicely coated, and then pour it into a warmed bowl. 9. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the top and serve immediately.

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