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angel hair pasta w pistachio pesto

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Unique good pasta dish

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For angel hair pasta w pistachio pesto

  • PISTACHIO PESTO
  • 4 c
    fresh basil
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    pistachios
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • ANGEL HAIR PASTA
  • 8 oz
    angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 c
    pistachio pesto
  • 1/4 c
    pasta water
  • 1 c
    cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 c
    shaved parmesan cheese. shaved with a peeler
  • fresh basil

How To Make angel hair pasta w pistachio pesto

  • 1
    For the pesto: Place the basil, pistachio's, parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor. Process while drizzling the olive oil in until all is incorporated. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    For the pasta. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water. Place 1/4 cup pasta water into a skillet large enough for the pasta. Add the pesto and olive oil and mix well over med. low heat.
  • 3
    Drain the pasta and then add it to the pesto mixture. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and add the cheese and basil
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