Pistachio Pesto With Angel Hair Pasta

Serves: 3

Rowena Kautzer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

57

Spice

54

Sweetness

52

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

2 cloves

Garlic

Directions:

1

Prepare the pasta according to package directions

2

Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water

3

Heat a large saute pan

4

Place the Pistachio Pesto, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (more if needed) and olive oil in the pan

5

Toss to incorporate

6

Add the cooked pasta to the pan, gently fold into the Pistachio Pesto mixture, season with salt and pepper and divide among serving plates

7

Garnish with the Parmesan ribbons, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves and sprinkle with pepper

8

In batches, place the basil leaves, oil, pistachios, Parmesan and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth

9

Season with salt and pepper

10

Place the Pistachio Pesto in a container

11

Cover the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil