Pasta with Pistachio Pesto
A unique twist on traditional pesto using roasted pistachios, fresh mint, and tomatoes. This vibrant pasta dish combines the rich nuttiness of pistachios with fresh herbs and Parmesan for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- •1½ cups pistachios
- •1 cup chopped tomato
- •2 cloves garlic
- •¼ cup mint leaves
- •¼ cup Parmesan
- •¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 pound pasta
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Pulse 1 1/2 cups unsalted, shelled roasted natural pistachios, 1 cup chopped tomato, 2 garlic cloves, a handful of fresh mint leaves, a handful of grated Parmesan, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper in a food processor until a coarse purée forms. Transfer to a bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil (or more) to form a thick, chunky sauce. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Toss 1 cup pesto with 1 pound freshly cooked pasta, adding pasta cooking liquid by the tablespoonful to form a glossy sauce. Chill remaining pesto to spread on sandwiches.
15 min
