5 from 3 votes
Alonti's Pecan Pesto Pasta
A flavorful twist on traditional pesto using pecans instead of pine nuts, paired with the perfect pasta for a delicious meal that can be served hot or cold.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
855 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 25 basil fresh leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Romano cheese
- 1 pound pasta cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Wash the basil leaves and place them into a food processor with the olive oil and garlic. Pulse several times until the garlic begins to break into small pieces.
- Add the kosher salt and pecans and process briefly at medium speed.
- Add the cheese and pulse until the cheese is mixed uniformly throughout.
- Pour some or all of the pesto over the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Store any remaining pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will remain fresh for a few days.
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Notes
- For the best flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before adding them to the pesto. This enhances their natural oils and creates a deeper, more complex flavor. Be careful not to overprocess the pesto – you want to maintain some texture rather than creating a completely smooth sauce. If you're planning to store the pesto, add a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent oxidation and browning. When tossing with pasta, the reserved starchy pasta water is crucial for creating the perfect consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
855kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
1019mg
(42%)
Potassium
345mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 855
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 855kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1019mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.