Pistachio pesto is a modern Sicilian classic. Our 100% Pistachio Butter is made only from stone-ground pistachios, with no sugar, oil or salt, so it works in savoury recipes too: blended with basil, cheese and olive oil it gives a creamy pesto in a few minutes.
A creamy pistachio pesto ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.
- Preparazione10 min
- Cottura12 min
- Dosi4 servings
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Ingredients (4 servings)
- 320 g pasta (busiate, trofie or spaghetti)
- 80 g Scyavuru 100% Pistachio Butter
- 20 g fresh basil leaves
- 40 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
- 30 g chopped pistachios to serve
Preparation
- 1. Cook the pasta Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water. Before draining, keep a cup of the cooking water.
- 2. Blend the pesto Blend the basil, cheese, oil and garlic briefly, then add the pistachio butter and pulse until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Toss Off the heat, toss the pasta with the pesto and 3–4 tablespoons of cooking water until it becomes silky.
- 4. Serve Finish with chopped pistachios, a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
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