Orecchiette with Pistachio Pesto

Name: Orecchiette with Pistachio Pesto
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 7 ounces unsalted roasted shelled pistachios (1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup finely shredded pecorino cheese, plus more for serving; 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths and julienned; Salt; 1 pound orecchiette

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"Maverick New York City chefs Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo are known for making wildly delicious versions of super-simple dishes at their Frankies Spuntino restaurants. This amazing pesto has a key ingredient that makes it stand out: Sicilyâ??s famous pistachio nuts, which are sweet, fruity and almost shockingly bright green...."

INGREDIENTS

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7 ounces unsalted roasted shelled pistachios (1 1/2 cups)

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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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2 tablespoons chopped mint

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1 garlic clove, minced

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1/2 cup finely shredded pecorino cheese, plus more for serving

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2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths and julienned

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Salt

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1 pound orecchiette

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