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Creamy Summer Pesto Pasta + Savory Caramelized Pecans Recipe (with Video)

Italian, Easy
brightmomentco
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brightmomentco

Discover our Creamy Summer Pesto Pasta + Savory Caramelized Pecans Recipe, a International recipe perfect as a main course recipe. Download the Flavrs app for 1000+ free food videos and recipes!

Serving size
6

Prep 10min | Cook 20min

Ingredients

Savory Caramelized Pecans
- 0.25 c pecans
- 0.25 c Maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary
- 1 tsp sea salt, fine or flaky
Creamy Pesto Pasta
- 3 c Baby arugula, about 3 oz
- 1 c Fresh basil leaves
- 1.5 c Parmesan, grated
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 Lemons, zested & juiced
- 0.25 c pecans, optional
- 0.333 c Olive oil
- 10 oz Pasta, reserve 1/3 cup pasta water
- 0.5 c fresh ricotta
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
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Directions

To Make the Caramelized Pecans
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a small baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Toss all the ingredients together on the pan until well combined.
3. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until caramelized and bubbly. Keep an eye out at the 10 minute point to ensure it doesn't burn. Remove from heat to cool.
To Make the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry pasta and cook according to package directions, or until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
To Make the Pesto
1. In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the pecans now as well if using. Pulse until finely minced and semi smooth. While on LOW speed, drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify. The consistency should now be smooth.
To Serve
1. Combine the pesto and drained pasta in a large serving bowl and toss until the pasta is well coated in the pesto. Add the reserved pasta water to thin out the pesto as needed.
2. Serve warm garnished with ricotta, the caramelized pecans, and more freshly grated parmesan to enjoy.

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