Linguine with Walnut-Sage Pesto

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 7/23/2020

Earthy sage replaces summer basil in this spin on pesto, enriched with toasted walnuts and walnut oil.

The pesto is wonderful with fresh pasta but would be equally good with pork chops or roasted butternut squash.

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon walnut oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus additional for serving
  • 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine

Directions

  1. Combine walnuts, parsley, sage and garlic in a mini-processor; pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in oils; blend well. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in salt, pepper and cheese.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Thin pesto with 1/3 cup reserved water. Add pasta, and toss thoroughly to combine, adding additional water, as necessary.

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