Sunday, April 4, 2010

Tomato Walnut Pesto Linguine




I added cut up chicken to the recipe
but it really doesn't need it
and the next time I make it 
I will not add it

1/4 C sundried tomatoes - not packed in oil
1/4 C boiling water
6 oz cooked ww linguine
1C loosley packed basil leaves
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic closve peeled
2 1/2 Tbsp chicken broth
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
place tomatoes in a sm bowl and add boiling water
 Let stand for 5 min
Cook linguine according to pkg instructions
place basil, cheese and garlic
in a food processor; cover
pulse until chopped
add tomatoes w/ liquid
broth, walnuts
while processing
drizzle in
olive oil
 process til blended



Drain and toss with pesto





15 comments:

  1. That looks super yummy and easy! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. You had me at "pesto"! That looks so good!

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  3. Yum! Joined you from tasty tuesday! Gonna try this for sure!

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  4. Sounds so fancy - but the directions look really easy!

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  5. Oh my! This looks so good! I am going to have to make this!

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  6. That's a fun twist on pesto. I have bookmarked this to try it. Yummy! Joni

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  7. Jo, this pasta dish looks great! Thanks for sharing your recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.

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  8. Oh my, that looks divine! Thanks for the recipe, it's one I'll use real soon!

    Nancy

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  9. sounds really good- will have to try this soon

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  10. Jo, This sounds fantastic. I just visited At Home N' About and she featured a lemon basil pasta. YOurs sounds so delicious too. I love recipes that are easy, use what most of us have on hand and give a big flavor bang for little time in the kitchen. I'll make this!
    Yummy!
    Yvonne

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  11. Oh, I looooove sundried tomato pesto!!! You just reminded me how long it's been since I've had it. It's so good, and this looks completely delicious.

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  12. Here from New Friend Friday! Looks like you are up to a lot of fun!
    Happy Day,
    Jasey @ Crazy Daisy

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  13. This sounds delicious. I love the intense flavor sdt bring to a dish. YUM!

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  14. I Just erased my first comment. LOL! This pasta sounds delicious!

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  15. Oh yummy! Thanks for the recipe. I still have a few of my own dried tomatoes in the freezer and I will be using them for this recipe.

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