Delicious plate of spaghetti with green pesto, garnished with fresh basil leaves and pine nuts, served on a rustic wooden table alongside a glass of white wine and a piece of bread.
Main Dish Kosher Salt Recipes

Spring Green Pesto Pasta with Pine Nuts and Parmesan

An inventive spin on the classic pesto, combines Morton® Kosher Salt with fresh spinach, asparagus and herbs. This recipe is a great way to introduce more green vegetables into your meal!
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Dish Type

Main Dish

Time

Prep: 20 Minutes

Difficulty

medium

Serves

8

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 pound fresh asparagus tops only, blanched (2 oz cooked)
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 4 ounces freshly grated Regiano Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Morton® Coarse Kosher Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup prepared medium chipotle salsa
  • 1 pound linguini pasta
  • Fresh basil
  • Toasted pine nuts
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

In bowl of food processor, combine spinach, asparagus, fresh herbs, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, Morton® Kosher Salt and pepper. Process with on/off motion until mixture is smooth. With processor running, slowly add oil to fully incorporate with vegetable mixture. Pesto mixture should be smooth with flecks of green.

Step 2

Stir in chipotle salsa.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1 cup cooking liquid and drain. Toss with reserved vegetable/herb pesto. Add pasta water as needed to thin sauce.

Step 4

Garnish with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
Morton Kosher Salt Flakes packaging, 48 oz (3 lb), featuring the brand logo and a graphic of a girl with an umbrella, highlighting trusted quality since 1848. Ideal for cooking and seasoning.

Kosher Salt Flakes 48 oz

Textured Salt To Enhance The Flavor In Any Dish.   Long enjoyed by chefs for its taste, texture and ease of use, Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is considered a fundamental ingredient that can be used to bring out the natural flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The coarse texture of Morton Kosher Salt makes it easy to grab and sprinkle just the perfect amount, allowing you to easily control the amount of salt you add to all your cooking. The compact flakes perfectly adhere to food for ideal flavor enhancement. Morton Kosher Salt Flakes is Kosher certified for use in preparing kosher meals.

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