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Ingredients
- 2 c. basil leaves - (loosely packed)
- 1/3 c. shelled unsalted pistachios plus more for garnish
- 2 x garlic cloves peeled, crushed
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest plus more for garnish
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. freshly-grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt as needed
- 1 1/2 lb linguine
Directions
- Put the basil, pistachios, garlic, and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor and pulse briefly to cornbine. With the machine running, add in the extra virgin olive oil through the feed tube in a steady stream. Process till smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boll. Add in 2 generous pinches of salt and when the water returns to a boil, add in the linguine and cook till al dente. Drain, reserving a few Tbsp. of the water.
- Put the pasta in a large hot bowl. Thin 1 c. of the pesto with some of the pasta water. Spoon over the pasta and toss gently to mix, adding more pesto if you like. Serve immediately, garnished with minced pistachios and lemon zest.
- If you have extra pesto, transfer it to a small bowl and top it with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil. Wrapped tightly and refrigerated, it will last 2 to 3 weeks.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: Pistachios take the place of pine nuts in this vibrant pesto. It's an exuberant pasta which makes a delightful sauce for pasta. Incidentally, this pesto is also great as a dip for vegetables, thinned a bit, if you wish, with extra virgin olive oil.
- This recipe was created for a spring issue of the Williams-Sonoma catalog when there was a windfall of pistachios and a hankering for pasta.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 106g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 452 | |
| Calories from Fat 140 | 31% |
| Total Fat 16.02g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2.25g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 232mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 64.66g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 2.52g | 2% |
| Protein 11.82g | 19% |
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