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.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

food processor

📝 Preparation Steps

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.

fresh basil leaves25

Add the kosher salt and pecans and process briefly at medium speed.

kosher salt1 teaspoon

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.

pasta (cooked according to package directions)1 pound

Store any remaining pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will remain fresh for a few days.

Nutrition Facts

calories

855 kcal

fat Content

44 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

4 g

sugar Content

3 g

sodium Content

1019 mg

protein Content

25 g

cholesterol Content

19 mg

carbohydrate Content

87 g

saturated Fat Content

9 g

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