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pistachio pesto pasta with pancetta
Course
pasta
Cuisine
italian recipes
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
Servings
4
Author
Claudia Rinaldi | Gourmet Project
Ingredients
for the pistachio pesto
½
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
better if mild
1
cup
peeled
pistachios
+ 3-4 tablespoons of grains for garnish
bronte pistachios would be the best
½
teaspoon
salt
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
½
teaspoon
nutmeg
for the pasta
7
oz
thinly sliced pancetta
200 gr
14
oz
linguini or other long pasta
400 gr
Instructions
making pesto
Blend olive oil, pistachios, salt, pepper and nutmeg, enough to have a creamy and slightly grainy consistency.
making pasta
Julienne pancetta.
Cook pasta following package directions. I like it
al dente
.
Meanwhile brown pancetta in a small pan, medium/low heat, until crunchy.
Season pasta with the pistachio pesto, mix well. Add pancetta and mix.
Finally garnish with pistachio grains and serve hot.