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Pistachio Pesto Pasta

11/1/16

There is nothing like homemade pesto. Enjoy this last bits of summer to pasta dishes for a wonderful dinner ready in a flash, or use as a marinade or spread for sandwiches.

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Guys, it’s November already and it seems like everyone is talking about fall and cold weather but it is still pretty much summer in SF, even though we’ve had a few gloomy and rainy days and flu season. Since there’s no real sign of fall yet, I’ve been enjoying the last bits of summer to the fullest. In honor of this summery weather, I wanted to make a dish that evoked that same light, fresh summery feeling. We definitely needed something a little lighter after all the candy we got over the weekend! Did you guys dress up in costumes? We sure did!

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Quick funny Halloween story… Over the weekend one of my friends was talking about his trick or treating experience when he was sixteen. Obviously he was too ‘big’ for candies. He stopped at one house and the guy who opened the door handed over broccoli instead. Isn’t that hilarious?! I wouldn’t have been very happy if I were him! Now… if the guy was handing out this pasta dish, that would’ve been a different story 😉

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If you’ve been hoping that summer would last a little bit longer, you need to try this pistachio pesto pasta because it’s my new favorite dish! I’m a big fan of pasta but when I made this pesto, I have to admit I was really impressed with myself! It’s so good that I ate the entire bowl myself…and no, I didn’t feel the slightest bit guilty about it at all! The pistachios add a fantastic crunch and give the pesto a truly unique flavor. Plus, the green color makes it look so pretty. Yay for green! Thanks to Setton Farms, this dish was a total home run. Have you tried cooking using pistachio?

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Pistachio Pesto Pasta


  • Author: Linda | Brunch-n-Bites
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. dry roasted pistachios (with sea salt)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Salt
  • 10 ounces (283 g) fresh pasta

Instructions

  1. Fill a saucepan with water and salt generously. Bring to a boil.
  2. In the meantime, add all of the ingredients; except pasta and olive oil, to a food processor. Mix to combine. While the machine is running, stream in olive oil through the spout. Blend until creamy and fully combined. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  3. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions or drain when noodles are al dente.
  4. Drain the pasta and add pesto. Toss to coat. Add olive oil or pasta water if pesto needs more liquid.
  5. Serve warm with more parmesan cheese and parsley on top.

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes, Lunch & Dinner, One-Pot/ One Pan, Pasta, Rice, & Noodles, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy, green, healthy, herbs, mint, organic, pasta, pesto, pistachio, summer

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  1. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    November 1, 2016 at 11:33 am

    I have made pesto with pine nuts, walnuts and pecans, but never pistachios. Great idea! Love the addition of mint, too. Lucky you to still have some summer weather!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you, Katie. It’s starting to feel like Fall now so I’m also trying to enjoy the tiny bits of Summer before it’s completely gone 😉

      Reply
  2. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    November 1, 2016 at 11:56 am

    We love making homemade pesto! Great idea to use pistachios. We need to try this soon!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you, Jessica! I hope you like the pistachio pesto.

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    November 1, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Yum! I never thought to add pistachio to pesto!

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    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you, Rachel! It’s definitely a surprise for me too that pistachio complements pesto perfectly 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ashleigh says

    November 1, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Ohhh this pistachio pesto pasta recipe looks so wonderful! I’m kind of obsessed with pesto!!! I will have to try this dish soon. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Thank you, Asleigh! I hope this recipe can satisfy your pesto cravings 😉

      Reply
  5. Heather Kinnaird says

    November 1, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    this just made my stomach growl…seriously SO delicious

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    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you, Heather!

      Reply
  6. Maria says

    November 1, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    Ahhhh this pasta and pesto literally looks like the best!

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    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you, Maria!

      Reply
  7. Ala says

    November 1, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    hehe your Halloween story. So I’m outside in LA right now and it is completely dark and I am FREEZING. Silly me, thinking that only a cardigan would cut it in this unexpectedly cold weather! So sign me up for this warming pesto pasta, pleeeeease?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks, Ala. The weather in California is definitely unexpected. I hope you stay warm with a full stomach 🙂

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    November 2, 2016 at 4:55 am

    This pasta looks amazing!!! I’d be dousing my noodles in this amazing pesto!

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    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Thank you, Liz! I hope you like this dish as much as I do.

      Reply
  9. Lauren Gaskill says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:24 am

    This pesto is DIVINE! And the pasta … looks so good lady!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you, Lauren! I think pasta and pesto were made for each other 🙂

      Reply
  10. Alice @ hip foodie mom says

    November 2, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    I love fresh pesto! Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you, Alice! I hope you like it.

      Reply
  11. Kelly says

    November 3, 2016 at 2:50 am

    I am definitely wishing summer were still here so this is perfect! Love the fresh pesto!

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    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! Summer is also one of my favorite seasons beside holiday season 😉

      Reply
  12. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    The pistachio flavor is awesome! Wish I had some of this now!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you, Megan! It’s indeed a hearty meal 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jae | Dreaming of Leaving says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I am seriously drooling looking at this amazing recipe and your food-tography is top notch 🙂 have a great day! xo

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 15, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you, Jae! You made my day 🙂

      Reply

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