Chive and Parsley Pesto
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Chive and Parsley Pesto
Description
Chive and Parsley Pesto uses fresh herbs—parsley and chives—paired with garlic and walnuts toasted to enhance their flavor. The mixture is blended with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice for acidity, and olive oil to achieve a smooth, sauce-like texture. The pesto offers a fresh, green flavor accented by mild onion notes from chives and earthy walnuts.
The accompanying spaghetti is cooked just to al dente so it retains bite when mixed with the pesto, ensuring a pleasant textural contrast. Tossing the freshly cooked pasta immediately with the pesto allows the flavors to meld and coat each strand evenly.
This pasta with pesto can be served directly after tossing, providing a simple but flavorful meal option that highlights fresh herbs. Adjusting ingredient proportions can tailor its intensity and richness as preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 parsley small stems are ok, but remove larger ones, fresh, packed cup
- 2 chives rough chopped, fresh, packed cups
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- lemon 2-3 Tbsp, juice of 1
- walnuts toast them in a 350F oven for 10 minutes for more flavor, a handful
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup olive oil more if needed
- 1/2 tsp salt
pasta
- 1 lb spaghetti
Instructions
- Put the pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until broken down. Scrape down the sides of the container, then process until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the container again as necessary. Process in the olive oil until the pesto loosens into a sauce consistency. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients to your liking.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta in plenty of salted water just until al dente. Toss with a generous amount of pesto, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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