Sicilian Pistachio Pesto Pasta
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 10 oz spaghetti, dry
  • ½ cup raw pistachios
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½-3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain water.
  2. In a food processor, puree together pistachios, basil, garlic, salt, and ½ cup olive oil until smooth. Add in Parmesan and pulse. If the mixture is too thick, add in a little olive oil at a time until it reaches the right consistency.
  3. Once pasta is cooked, combine with pesto. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2014/10/01/sicilian-pistachio-pesto-pasta-sicily-vacation-recap/