Pistachio Pesto Casarecce
Creamy, nutty pistachio pesto coats tender casarecce pasta in under 20 minutes. A bright, simple Italian dinner that tastes way more impressive than it is.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil casarecce in salted water until al dente, ~11 minutes. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
Pulse pistachios, basil, parmesan, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 3 tbsp olive oil until chunky.
Step 3
Toss hot pasta with pesto, adding reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until sauce coats noodles.
Step 4
Fold in halved cherry tomatoes gently. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
Step 5
Serve immediately, drizzling with more olive oil and a pinch of fleur de sel if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- food processor or blender
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- box grater or microplane
- wooden spoon
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