Spaghetti with Beef, Smoked Almonds and Basil

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Leave out the beef and you have a modernized version of a classic Sicilian recipe, pasta con il pesto alla trapanese. Giada uses smoked almonds instead of ordinary blanched ones, and adds a little lemon zest and juice, which I find lend a refreshing zing to the dish - especially welcome on a hot summer day. Goes to show how subtle changes can improve even an otherwise already very tasty dish.

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This was so good! Next time I would probably make it without the almonds, but only cause I don't really like them! It was a nice change from spaghetti.

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Nice work Giada!! Again you have created a unique dish out of kitchen staples. The blend of the almonds, basil and lemon were fantastic. I used leftover tenderloin in the recipe both times and it was a great!! Now i have a recipe to make a Take 2 out of Filet Mignon!!! Thanks for keeping my cooking interesting!

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Although the meat is a bit expensive it is well worth the price! The seasonings are simple and the meat just melts in your mouth.
My husband was making some homemade salsa and grilled a few too many roma tomatoes so I added 3 to the sauce.
Also, I had some fresh oregano and thyme on hand so I put them in with the basil.
Delicious meal!!!!

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I gotta tell u, I don't cook much but this recipes was so easy & the ingredients is affordable..although I would add heirlooms tomatoes next time...thanks Giada :

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Amazing!!! So delicious and a wonderful twist on spaghetti. My little kids loved it too and one is a very picky eater. We will make this again and again.

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Great meal

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My husband hates spaghetti, but he absolutely loved this recipe and so did my entire family. So easy to make and very delicious! I love Giada!!!!!

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I saw the show this morning and made it for dinner! Very easy & fresh...We love it!! Thanks, Giada!

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I just made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! My kids (1 &3 ate so much. They each wanted 3rds!
I think I will make it again this weekend when we have company over. Very easy and so good!