TOMATO-WALNUT PESTO ON LINGUINE

Tomato-Walnut Pesto on Linguine image

Our Test Kitchen uses sun-dried tomatoes to make this tangy alternative to traditional pesto. Walnuts lend an appealing nutty flavor to this stand-out dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup boiling water
12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Place the tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. , Place the basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the tomatoes with liquid, broth, walnuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Drain linguine; toss with pesto. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.