Penne in Creamy Basil-Walnut Sauce
Have we got a creamy, dreamy pasta dish for you. This pesto-infused penne dish is prepared in a basil-walnut sauce that will awaken your tastebuds.
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread
- 1/2 cup(s) fat-free milk
- 2 cup(s) loosely packed basil leaves
- 1/2 cup(s) coarsely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoon(s) grated fresh Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 16 ounce(s) uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley
Instructions
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Trim crusts from bread.
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Place bread in a shallow dish; pour milk over bread.
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Let stand 5 minutes.
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Place bread mixture in a food processor; add basil and next 6 ingredients (basil through garlic).
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Set aside without processing.
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tbsp cooking liquid.
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Place pasta in a large bowl.
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Add reserved cooking liquid to basil mixture in food processor, and process until smooth.
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Add the pesto to pasta; toss well to coat.
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Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 2463.62kcalCarbohydrates: 400.33gProtein: 72.16gFat: 70.57gSaturated Fat: 8.63gCholesterol: 10.5mgSodium: 2439.08mgFiber: 23.07gSugar: 11.77g
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