pecan pesto spaghetti with garlicky breadcrumbs

Name: Pecan Pesto Spaghetti with Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) 16-oz. pkg. thin spaghetti; 3 cup(s) loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 3 cup(s) loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 6 ounce(s) parmesan cheese, grated (approx. 1 1/2 cups), plus more for serving; 1 cup(s) olive oil; 1/2 cup(s) pecan halves; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons); 2 - garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; ## GARLICKY BREADCRUMBS; 4 - garlic cloves; 5 ounce(s) sourdough or other crusty bread (crust removed), cut into 1 inch pieces (about 2 cups); 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil

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Updated on Jan 23, 2018

This dish will make you feel like you're eating in a gourmet Italian restaurant.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package 16-oz. pkg. thin spaghetti
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
6 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (approx. 1 1/2 cups), plus more for serving
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)
2 - garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
GARLICKY BREADCRUMBS
4 - garlic cloves
5 ounces sourdough or other crusty bread (crust removed), cut into 1 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

How To Make pecan pesto spaghetti with garlicky breadcrumbs

Step 1

Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain well, but reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl; cover and keep warm.

Step 2

Meanwhile, process basis, parsley, parmesan cheese, oil, pecans, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor until smooth, scraping down sides if necessary.
Step 3

Add pesto and butter to hot pasta ; toss gently until pasta is coated well with pesto. Stir in cooking water 1/4 cup at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency - discarding removing pasta water. Top with garlicy bread crumbs and additional parmesan.
Step 4

For breadcrumbs, pulse garlic cloves in food processor until finely chopped or chop by hand. Add bread and lemon zest until coarse crumbs form. Stir in salt and pepper.
Step 5

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumb mixture and cook, stirring constantly until golden brown and crispy. Transfer crumbs to a small bowl. Top each plate of pasta with crumbs and additional parmesan cheese.
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