White Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
977 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
White Pesto Pasta
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Creamy white pesto has toasted walnuts, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil and oregano that's ready in just minutes!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 2 tsp fresh oregano finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped or grated
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 2 oz finely grated parmesan about 1 1/2 cups
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. rigatoni bucatini or spaghetti
Instructions
- In a small skillet over medium heat toast the walnuts for several minutes. They should give off an aroma and get lightly brown. Let cool. This step is optional, but it adds a robust walnut flavor.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to the boil.
- Finely chop walnuts and oregano leaves. Mince or grate the garlic and zest the entire lemon. Add all these to a large bowl with the ricotta, Parmesan cheese and season with kosher salt and red pepper flakes.
- Slowly add the olive oil a tablespoon at a time and vigorously stir to incorporate.
- Cook the pasta for 10 minutes. Turn off heat. Scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the reserved pasta water to the white pesto and stir to emulsify. This will be loose, but keep stirring for a minute.
- Drain the pasta and add pasta to the white pesto in bowl and toss to coat. Continue tossing until pesto thickens enough and clings to the pasta, about 2 minutes. Serve with more Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
- If there are any leftover, add a small amount of hot water or milk to loosen and and get saucy again as pasta will absorb white pesto sauce.
Notes
- Adapted from Carla Lolli Music.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
977kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
482mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
365mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 977 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 977kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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