Pasta With Jalapeno Pesto Recipes

PASTA WITH JALAPENO PESTO

Steps:

• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Raise the oven's temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place the bell and jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet. Roast the peppers for 15 to 20 minutes; until the skin blisters. Let the peppers cool a bit then pull the skin away from the flesh; discard the skin.
• In a food processor or blender combine 4 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, garlic and the peppers. Blend until the contents are coarsely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the oil and the lime juice. Blend in the salt and pepper
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally until it is just tender. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
• Set the pot over medium heat, add the tomatoes and the pesto. Stir well. Add more salt and pepper, if you'd like. Spoon the pasta onto plates. Serve the pasta garnished with the remaining pumpkin seeds and lime wedges.

JALAPENO PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Jalapeno Pasta Sauce:.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Roast the jalapenos on a foil-lined baking sheet for 40 minutes.
• Place the peppers in a plastic bag and seal.
• Let stand for 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
• Wearing gloves, carefully peel and seed the jalapenos. Make sure to remove all of the ribs.
• Rinse under cold water to remove excess seeds.
• Combine the jalapenos, Parmesan cheese, oil, and salt in a food processor.
• Process until almost smooth and set aside.
• Pasta:.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.
• Toss the cooked pasta with the jalapeno sauce.
• Mix in the tomato, black olives, green onions, and salt and pepper.

LINGUINI WITH JALEPENO PESTO - MARIO BATALI RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Jalapeño pesto: 1. Place the jalapenos, serranos, onions, almonds, and olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth. 2. Season with salt to taste. Pasta: 1. Bring 8 quarts of water to a boil in a large pasta pot. 2. While the water is heating, combine the olive oil and the garlic in a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, and saute over medium high heat until 3. 1 1/2 cups of the jalapeño pesto and bring to a simmer. 4. When the water comes to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt. 5. Drop the trenette into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate. 6. Just before the pasta is done, carefully ladle 1/4 cup of the cooking water into the pan containing the jalapeño mixture. 7. Drain the pasta in a colander and add it to the jalapeño mixture. 8. Toss over medium heat for about 30 seconds, until nicely coated, and then pour it into a warmed bowl. 9. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the top and serve immediately.

JALAPENO PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and jalapeno pepper; process until combined. Stream olive oil into basil mixture while food processor is still running until consistency is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

SMALL BATCH DILL PESTO

Steps:

• Place dill fronds (a few stems are OK), walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes into the bowl of a food processor. If you have a mini or small food processor, it will be large enough for this recipe.
• Pulse until everything is minced well, scraping down the sides as necessary. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil, blending for a few seconds until smooth.
• If not serving immediately, store the pesto in an airtight container and chill until ready to use.