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Linguine with Delicious Parsley Pesto

Feb 10, 2019Last Modified: January 21, 2021

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Linguine With Parsley Pesto

If you haven't ever made your own pesto, trust me...you should. It is so very easy and the taste is out of this world!

What Is Pesto?

Pesto is traditionally a mixture of crushed basil leaves, olive oil, salt, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan. It originated in Genoa, Italy and is typically served with pasta. Today, there are many variations on pesto.

I had only ever made pesto with basil before. However, the other evening I found a bunch of Italian parsley in the fridge, and spied some leftover pine nuts in the pantry. The decision was made to give parsley pesto a go, and I'm so happy that I did!

Pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, garlic and chilis
Parsley Pesto

I looove things spicy! This parsley pesto includes some chilis, which give it a great kick! However if you aren't too fond of spicy foods, leave the chilis out and it'll still be absolutely delicious.

Parsley Pesto

You can use pesto in so many ways: as a dip, as an accompaniment to meat, as a spread for crackers, and whatever else you can come up with! I decided to mix this pesto in with some linguine, and that night there were NO leftovers. 🙂

parsley pesto dip with crackers
Parsley Pesto makes a great dip as well!

You can also substitute other types of pasta for the linguine! I also made this pesto with penne. Whatever pasta you choose, it's guaranteed to please!

Penne with parsley pesto
Penne With Parsley Pesto

I hope you will enjoy this budget friendly, easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious Linguine with Delicious Parsley Pesto soon.

Linguine with parsley pesto
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Linguine with parsley pesto

Linguine with Delicious Parsley Pesto

Grace
Enjoy this budget friendly, easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious Linguine with Delicious Parsley Pesto with a generous amount of parmesan and side salad.  
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 9 mins
Total Time 19 mins
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 786 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • large handful Italian parsley
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Thai chili leaves chilis out for a mild version
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup parmesan grated
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ½ ts salt
  • ½ ts pepper
  • 12 oz linguine I used Skinner's

Instructions
 

  • Add the Italian parsley, garlic, and Thai chilis to a food processor and pulse/process a few times.  Add the pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, ½ ts salt and ½ ts pepper to the food processor, and process until all ingredients combined and items finely minced. 
    Parsley Pesto
  • In the meantime, cook your pasta according to the package directions.  Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water. 
  • Once the pasta is cooked, drain, and then add the parsley pesto.  If the pasta is too dry for your liking, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water and stir until the pasta is loosened up a bit for your taste.  This is not necessary unless you find the pasta too dry.
  • Taste, and add salt and pepper if necessary.

Notes

For a mild version, leave out the chilis or add fewer as these chilis can be quite spicy!  The pesto can be used as an accompaniment to meat, and as a dip or a spread as well.  

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 21gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 574mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Claire

    May 04, 2019 at 11:43 am

    I love pesto sauce but never thought to make own, gotta try this. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Grace

      May 04, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Claire!! Thanks for commenting!!! Homemade pesto is the best pesto! Please let me know if you do make it how you like it. 🙂 Thank you again!

      Reply
  2. April Lewis

    May 08, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    Pesto is one of my favorites!!! I made your recipe tonight and I’m already on my seconds and may go for my thirds!! So tasty, easy to make and very affordable!! Thank you for sharing!! 😋

    Reply
    • Grace

      May 08, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      April! You don't know how happy this makes me! 🙂 Thank you for taking the plunge and trying this recipe and I'm so very glad that you like it!!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Stephanie

    May 14, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    April brought some in for lunch. Absolutely delicious. I have to make it now for the family.

    Reply
    • Grace

      May 14, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      Hi Stephanie (and April!)

      Thank you so much for your comments and I am so happy that you liked it!! If you do end up making it, please send me a picture grace@explorecookeat.com and I'll post it on the site.

      Take care and thanks again!! 🙂

      Grace

      Reply

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