spaghetti with parsley pesto

Name: Spaghetti with parsley Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) spaghetti; Dash - kosher salt; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted roasted almonds; 4 cup(s) (packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 3/4 cup(s) fresh chives; 3/4 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; Dash - ground pepper

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Ericka Willard

Updated on Mar 8, 2014

My family absolutely loves this recipe!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
Dash - kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds
4 cups (packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup fresh chives
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Dash - ground pepper

How To Make spaghetti with parsley pesto

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Pulse almonds in a food processor until smooth. Add parsley, chives, oil and parmesan, process until smooth. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Toss pasta and pesto in a large bowl, adding pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cup fulls until saucy. Season with salt and pepper.
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