VideoPasta
Pasta • 20 mins
Vibrant Pistachio Pesto
A bright, green, and nutty twist on classic Italian pesto.
Ingredients
- Fresh basil2 cups packed
- Pistachios1/2 cup shelled
- Parmesan cheese1/2 cup grated
- Garlic2 cloves
- Olive oil1/2 cup
- Spaghetti400g
Preparation
- 1.Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- 2.In a food processor, pulse basil, pistachios, parmesan, and garlic.
- 3.Slowly stream in olive oil until a smooth paste forms.
- 4.Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 5.Toss pasta with pesto, adding pasta water as needed for a glossy sauce.