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Parsley-Pesto Breadcrumb Spaghetti Recipe

Parsley-Pesto Breadcrumb Spaghetti Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

salt
1 lb spaghetti
2 garlic cloves, chopped (or grated )
2 bunches flat leaf parsley
1/3-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tbsp, divided
ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 lemon , zest and juice of
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Directions:

Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil to cook the spaghetti.
Once at a boil, add some salt and the spaghetti, and cook to al dente, according to package directions.
Drain thoroughly.
While the water is coming up to a boil for the pasta, make the parsley pesto: Place the garlic and parsley leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Add some salt and pepper, and pulse until roughly chopped.
With the machine running, pour in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil (just enough to make a thick, smooth paste).
Turn the machine off and reserve.
Place a large skillet over medium heat with 3 T of olive oil.
Add the pine nuts and toast, stirring every now and then, until very lightly toasted.
Add the breadcrumbs, stir to combine and toast until the breadcrumbs are golden and the pine nuts are a dark golden color, 2-3 minutes.
Add the pesto to the skillet with the breadcrumbs and cook 2-3 minutes (just enough to cook out the raw garlic taste).
Add the lemon zest and juice and season with some pepper.
Add the drained spaghetti and Pecorino cheese to the skillet and toss to combine.
To serve, transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with the chopped tomatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	840.61 Kcal (3519 kJ)
Calories from fat	370.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.16g	63%
Cholesterol	23.98mg	8%
Sodium	626.34mg	26%
Potassium	442.45mg	9%
Total Carbs	95.14g	32%
Sugars	6.18g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.98g	20%
Protein	25.22g	50%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	26%
Iron	4.4mg	24%
Calcium	286.8mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	319.37 Kcal (1337 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.64g	63%
Cholesterol	9.11mg	8%
Sodium	237.96mg	26%
Potassium	168.1mg	9%
Total Carbs	36.15g	32%
Sugars	2.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	20%
Protein	9.58g	50%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	26%
Iron	1.7mg	24%
Calcium	109mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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