Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Walnut Pesto
Main Dishes • Italian
Description
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Walnut Pesto
Ingredients
- Wild Garlic 5 oz
- Coarse Salt to taste
- Spaghetti 15 oz
- Roasted walnuts 0 oz
- Olive Oil 0.3 cups
- Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese 2 tablespoons
- Lemon 1 piece
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Blanch the wild garlic in a large pot of salted water for 10 seconds. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the wild garlic to a large bowl of ice water; drain in a colander and let it dry, then squeeze out excess water.
Step 2
Bring the water in the pot back to a boil and cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Step 3
Meanwhile, roughly chop the wild garlic bulbs and stems with the walnuts in a blender.
Step 4
Add the wild garlic leaves, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of Pecorino cheese; blend until it reaches a paste-like consistency. Season with salt.
Step 5
Combine the spaghetti, ½ cup of the reserved cooking water, and the pesto; add more reserved water if necessary. Serve topped with cheese and a wedge of lemon.
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