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Creamy Pistachio Pesto Pasta

An Easy Dinner in 20 Minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g pasta of your choice about 7 oz
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 large handfuls fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 30 g grated Parmesan about 1 oz, plus more for serving
  • salt if using unsalted pistachios
For Serving
  • cherry tomatoes halved
  • extra grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, add the pistachios, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan to a food processor or blender.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  5. Drain the pasta and toss it with the pistachio pesto until evenly coated.
  6. Serve with extra Parmesan and halved cherry tomatoes.