The DU Lounge
Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsHow does linguine with arugula avacado pesto sound? Recipe:
Miz t. got this from Giada's show.
We're trying it tonight.
No almonds so she's using cashews.
1 pound linguine pasta
2 medium avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded (about 12 ounces total)
3 cups baby arugula leaves (3 ounces)
1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place in a serving bowl.
Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocados and place in a food processor. Add the arugula, basil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss together. Add the cheese and almonds and toss together until coated, adding the pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,569 posts)Bon appetit!
trof
(54,256 posts)We may be gilding the lily here.
nolabear
(41,959 posts)I love pesto anyway and arugula is my new boom, as the Japanese say. Yum.
Patiod
(11,816 posts)Yum.
XemaSab
(60,212 posts)AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)hay rick
(7,603 posts)where are the pine nuts?
Flaxbee
(13,661 posts)If I use whole-wheat pasta, will also work for us! Or maybe use the pesto with couscous or quinoa - sounds delicious.
trof
(54,256 posts)Not a home run, but a solid double, possibly a triple.
A bit bland.
I know, I'm spoiled.
Miz t. usually hits it out of the park with her cooking.