Ingredients

  • kosher salt (for boiling pasta)
  • 13 cup unsalted almonds (roasted)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 12 cups parsley
  • 1 12 cups basil
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese
  • 14 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 13 cup ricotta cheese
  • 12 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto.
  • Pulse the almonds and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Add the parsley, basil and parmesan and pulse until the herbs are chopped, scraping down the side of the processor as needed.
  • With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend until combined.
  • Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the ricotta and olives.
  • Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the beans to the pot in the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and beans.
  • Transfer to the bowl with the pesto and toss to coat.
  • Add the tomatoes and toss to combine, adding reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.
  • Season with salt and pepper.