PASTA AL PESTO DI PISTACCHIO

plate of pasta with pesto sauce, fresh parmesan and basil

PASTA AL PESTO DI PISTACCHIO

Creamy, nutty, and packed with flavour, Pasta al Pesto di Pistacchio (aka Pistachio Pesto Pasta) is the ultimate Italian-inspired dish! This easy recipe combines pistachio pesto with perfectly cooked pasta for a rich and delicious meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA

12 oz. (340g) Pasta (gemelli, trofie, fusilli, or spaghetti work best)
Salt (for the pasta water)
¼ cup Reserved Pasta Water (to emulsify the sauce)
1 recipe Pistachio Pesto

OPTIONAL GARNISHES

Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Toasted Chopped Pistachios
Lemon Zest
Fresh Chopped Basil
Chili Flakes
Burrata or Ricotta Dollop

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta al dente (about 1-2 minutes less than package instructions). Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside until ready to use.
In a large pan over low heat, add the drained pasta and ½ cup pesto to start.
Stir in a splash of reserved pasta water (a little at a time) until the sauce clings beautifully to the pasta. Add the remaining pesto if you feel it needs it (I used it all).
Plate immediately, topping with extra Parmesan, chopped pistachios, lemon zest, and any other desired toppings.

Notes

The nutritional information does not include the optional dollop of burrata or ricotta.

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