A rich, creamy twist on classic pesto pasta, this dish combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with authentic Italian ingredients for a restaurant-quality meal in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect weeknight dinner or elegant meal to impress guests.
Creamy Pistachio Pesto Pasta
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Category
Main Course
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
250
Author:
Supermarket Italy
A rich, creamy twist on classic pesto pasta, this dish combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with authentic Italian ingredients for a restaurant-quality meal in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect weeknight dinner or elegant meal to impress guests.
Ingredients
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12 oz Italian pasta (Trofie, Fusilli, or Penne)
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4 tbsp Pistachio Pesto
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½ cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
2 tbsp reserved pasta water
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1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh basil leaves
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2 tbsp chopped roasted pistachios
Freshly cracked black pepper
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Salt, to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet over low heat, warm the Extra Virgin Olive Oil and stir in the Sanniti Pistachio Pesto.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and stir until melted.
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a silky consistency.
Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt if needed.
Garnish with chopped roasted pistachios, fresh basil, and an extra sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Recipe Note
Buy Campo D’Oro Pistachio Pesto, 6.3 oz and all the ingredients for this recipe at Supermarket Italy's Online Grocery Store.