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Tomato-Walnut Pesto on Linguine

Tomato-Walnut Pesto on Linguine
Our Test Kitchen uses sun-dried tomatoes to make this tangy alternative to traditional pesto. Walnuts lend an appealing nutty flavor to this stand-out dish.
8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 12 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  • Place the tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let
  • stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package
  • directions.
  • Place the basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a food processor;
  • cover and pulse until chopped. Add the tomatoes with liquid, broth,
  • walnuts, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While
  • processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Drain linguine; toss with pesto. Serve immediately. Yield: 8
  • servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 244 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 212 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013