pasta - Linguine with a Toasted Almond Cream Pesto

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Linguine with a Toasted Almond Cream Pesto

 

Recipe By :DISH IT OUT by Christine Cushing

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:10

Categories : Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound linguine

1/4 cup toasted whole almonds -- skin on, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 small bunch basil -- stems removed, washed well

salt and freshly cracked pepper -- to taste

2 tablespoon 35% cream

1 large field tomato -- diced

 

Put a large pot of water on high to boil and season liberally with salt.

 

Meanwhile in a food processor combine the garlic, basil, olive oil and pulse

until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cream if desired.

 

Cook pasta in rolling boiling water for about 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Drain.

Toss immediately in pesto and sprinkle with tomatoes and coarsely chopped

almonds.

 

 

T(Cooking):

" 0:10 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 630 Calories; 23g Fat (32.6% calories

from fat); 17g Protein; 89g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol;

15mg Sodium. Exchanges: 6 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat

Milk; 4 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 900018 0 0 0 0 720 5296

 

 

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