PAPPARDELLE WITH CALIFORNIA WALNUT PESTO

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California walnuts add flavor and texture to crushed herbs and warm pasta in this classic Italian dish. Adapted from Chef/Owner Ethan Stowell, Union Restaurant, Seattle, WA.

Provided by California Walnuts

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     California Walnut Board

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ½ cups California walnuts, toasted
4 cups Italian parsley leaves, packed
2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
4 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 pounds pappardelle pasta, fresh
1 ½ cups California walnuts, toasted, chopped
3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Place half of the walnuts, parsley, cheese and garlic in food processor; process until finely chopped.
  • With motor running, slowly pour in half of the oil; puree until smooth. Transfer to bowl and repeat with remaining ingredients, making a total of 2 batches. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. (Makes approximately 4 cups).
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water. For each serving, toss 2 cups cooked pasta with 1/4 cup walnut pesto, adding some of the reserved cooking water as required to thin the pesto; toss well to coat evenly.
  • Transfer to warm pasta bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese as desired. Serve immediately.

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