Linguini with Toasted Walnut Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup walnuts
2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 clove garlic, chopped
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (16 oz) box linguine
1/3 cup pasta cooking water ( reserved)

Directions:

Spread the walnuts in a small skillet and heat over medium to medium-low heat.
Stir often until walnuts are lightly toasted (about 4 minutes).
Remove walnuts from heat.
Combine walnuts, basil, cheese and garlic in food processor.
Process until mixture is finely chopped.
Add the chicken broth and process until pureed.
With processor running, add the olive oil in a thin steady stream until blended and smooth.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, in boiling, salted water, until firm (al dente).
Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water and set side.
Remove pasta pot from the stove, add 1 cup of cold water to the pot to stop the cooking.
Drain pasta.
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the pesto and the reserved cooking water until blended.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	319.46 Kcal (1338 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.45g	45%
Cholesterol	3.02mg	1%
Sodium	174.81mg	7%
Potassium	168.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.77g	3%
Sugars	1.28g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	8%
Protein	6.78g	14%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	44.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.91 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.07g	45%
Cholesterol	2.57mg	1%
Sodium	148.79mg	7%
Potassium	143.06mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.32g	3%
Sugars	1.09g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.64g	8%
Protein	5.77g	14%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	37.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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