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Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Brighten up your mealtime with this delicious Pistachio Pesto Pasta! This recipe from @playswellwithbutter swaps traditional pine nuts for vibrant, nutty pistachios, blending them with fresh basil, zesty lemon, garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Tossed with al dente pasta, this dish is bursting with fresh, savory flavors and comes together in minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you need a quick, feel-good meal!

Pistachio Pesto Pasta served on a plate

  • prep time

    15min

  • cook time

    10min

  • total time

    25min

  • serving size

    3-4

  • recipe category Pasta

  • recipe cuisine Italian

  • Recipe Level Simple

recip by: Jess Larson @playswellwithbutter

Ingredients

Directions

  • Boil the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, generously season the water with salt. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, to al dente according to package directions. Carefully dip a liquid measuring cup into the pot to reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, and set aside. Carefully drain the pasta – do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio pesto sauce: In a food processor, combine the toasted pistachios and garlic. Pulse just enough to break them into small pieces without fully pulverizing. Add the basil, lemon zest and juice, parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt (see Note) and ground black pepper to taste. Pulse to combine, scraping down the sides as needed. With the processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Finish the pistachio pesto pasta: Return the drained pasta to the pot it was cooked in and set over medium-low heat. Stir in the pesto and toss to coat evenly. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to loosen up, or increase the heat slightly if it needs to tighten. Cook 1-2 minutes longer, letting the pasta meld with the sauce, then remove from heat.
  • Serve: Portion the pesto pasta into individual bowls. Serve immediately with additional grated parmesan, chopped pistachio, fresh basil leaves, or an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!

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Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Brighten up your mealtime with this delicious Pistachio Pesto Pasta! This recipe from @playswellwithbutter swaps traditional pine nuts for vibrant, nutty pistachios, blending them with fresh basil, zesty lemon, garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Tossed with al dente pasta, this dish is bursting with fresh, savory flavors and comes together in minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you need a quick, feel-good meal!