Description
This pesto uses Hirten cheese in place of the traditional Parmesan and swaps out the basil for canned artichoke hearts.
Ingredients
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- 1 14-oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Hirten cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste (I seasoned very generously!)
- 1 lb spinach pasta (I used fettuchini)
- 1 carton grape tomatoes, cut into halves
- Additional cheese for grating over pasta
Instructions
- In the large bowl of a food processor, combine artichoke hearts, garlic cloves, pine nuts, parsley, cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Pulse until well blended.
- Add the olive oil to the feed tube and let it slowly drain into the bowl as you blend. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain (but do not rinse).
- Add artichoke pesto and grape tomatoes to warm pasta.
- Generously grate Hirten cheese over top. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American