Pasta with Pistachio Pesto

Health score
27%
Pasta with Pistachio Pesto
45 min.
8
256kcal

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Imagine a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy right to your home. Our Pasta with Pistachio Pesto is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will awaken your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe combines the creaminess of freshly grated Parmesan cheese with the nutty richness of roasted pistachios, creating a luscious pesto sauce that is both unique and satisfying.

Perfect for any occasion, this dish serves beautifully as a side for a gathering or stands out on its own as a flavorful antipasto. With only 45 minutes of preparation time, this pasta dish is quick and easy, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties alike. The addition of fresh mint leaves introduces a refreshing touch, while the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes add depth and a hint of heat.

Whether you savor it warm or chilled, each bite is a celebration of textures and flavors. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to elevate simple pasta to extraordinary heights! Serve it alongside a crisp salad or as an inviting appetizer to kick off your meal. The remaining pesto can easily be saved to spread on sandwiches or enjoyed in other dishes, ensuring nothing goes to waste and leaving you and your guests raving about your culinary prowess.

Ingredients

  • pinch pepper black freshly ground
  • handful mint leaves fresh
  • cloves garlic 
  • tablespoons olive oil ()
  • handful parmesan freshly grated
  • pound noodles cooked
  • 1.5 cups pistachios unsalted shelled
  • pinch pepper red crushed
  • cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl

Directions

  1. Pulse 1 1/2 cups unsalted, shelled roasted natural pistachios, 1 cupchopped tomato, 2 garlic cloves, a handful of fresh mint leaves, ahandful of grated Parmesan, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes,and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper in a food processor until acoarse purée forms.
  2. Transfer to a bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil (or more) to form a thick, chunky sauce. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Toss 1 cup pesto with 1 pound freshly cooked pasta, adding pasta cookingliquid by the tablespoonful to form a glossy sauce. Chill remaining pestoto spread on sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein12.5%
Fat49.73%
Carbs37.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.19
Glycemic Load
8.97
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0295652111425%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.69mg
Catechin
0.82mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.51kcal
12.78%
Fat:14.58g
22.42%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.83%
Carbohydrates:24.91g
8.3%
Net Carbohydrates:21.22g
7.72%
Sugar:2.58g
2.87%
Cholesterol:0.09mg
0.03%
Sodium:4.29mg
0.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.24g
16.48%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.04%
Selenium:16.72µg
23.89%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.26%
Copper:0.37mg
18.59%
Phosphorus:152.8mg
15.28%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.73%
Fiber:3.68g
14.73%
Magnesium:40.84mg
10.21%
Iron:1.74mg
9.68%
Potassium:311.89mg
8.91%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.83%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.64%
Vitamin A:276.91IU
5.54%
Vitamin C:4.24mg
5.13%
Folate:19.13µg
4.78%
Vitamin K:3.63µg
3.45%
Calcium:34.23mg
3.42%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.26%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.07%
Source:Epicurious