Best Campanelle With Pistachio Mint Pesto Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

PISTACHIO-MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Put the pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the mint, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Pecorino-Romano and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olives.

CAMPANELLE WITH PISTACHIO-MINT PESTO, ASPARAGUS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup mint, pistachios, cheese, garlic, and zest with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. Add oil; pulse until a loose paste forms.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender and pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes more. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Let cool 10 minutes.
• In a serving bowl, combine pasta and asparagus with pesto and tomatoes. Toss with 1/4 cup pasta water, adding more, a few tablespoons at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta. Serve, topped with remaining mint, chopped pistachios, cheese, and a drizzle of oil.

CAMPANELLE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than package directions, about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are just beginning to break down and release their juices, about 3 minutes.
• Add the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle in pecorino cheese and basil and toss one more time to combine. Loosen the sauce with the reserved pasta water if needed.

MINT AND PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse mint, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan ina food processor until coarsely chopped. With machinerunning, add oil in a steady stream. Season with 1/4 teaspoonsalt and pepper to taste.

ASPARAGUS AND PISTACHIO PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Trim the tough ends from the asparagus. Store half of the spears upright in a glass filled halfway with water to keep it fresh for a few days or until ready to serve. Chop the remaining asparagus and place it in a food processor. Add the mint, parsley, tarragon, cheese, pistachios, garlic and lime juice. Add the EVOO, pouring to a count of 6 (1/3 to 1/2 cup). Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until the pesto comes together. Place in a small container and store in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
• To serve, bring the pesto to room temperature and place it in a large, shallow serving bowl. Slice the reserved asparagus spears on an angle into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season with salt. Cook the pasta for 5 minutes, then add the peas and chopped asparagus and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Scoop out 1 cup of the cooking water and add it to the serving bowl to thin the pesto. Drain the pasta, peas and asparagus and add to the bowl. Toss 1 to 2 minutes to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with the shaved cheese.
• Cook's Note: The pesto can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

CAMPANELLE PASTA WITH PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• For parsley butter:
• Finely chop parsley, lemon peel, and garlic in processor. Add butter and process until well blended. Season parsley butter to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• For pasta:
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer pasta to large serving bowl. Add half of parsley butter (about 1/3 cup) to pasta (reserve remainder for Broccoli Rabe with Parsley Butter ); toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TAGLIATELLE WITH PISTACHIO PESTO, STRING BEANS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• If using dough, roll the dough through a pasta machine on each setting from widest to narrowest. Roll once more through the narrowest setting. Cut the dough into 12-inch-long sheets with a sharp knife, then pass the sheets through the tagliatelle cutter. Toss with semolina flour to prevent sticking. You can cover the pasta with a damp paper towel, then plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Preheat the oven to 200°F.
• Arrange half of the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a small rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt, drizzle oil all over, and scatter the garlic and basil over the top. Bake until the tomato skins wrinkle a little, about 30 minutes. Discard the garlic and basil.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Cook the beans in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the ice water.
• Add the tagliatelle to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with olive oil and set over medium-low heat. Add the remaining fresh tomatoes, season with salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until just warm. Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto and 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
• Drain the pasta and beans and add to the skillet, along with the baked tomatoes. Toss gently to mix and then transfer to serving bowls. Tear basil over each serving. Grate the cheese directly over the pasta. Grind pepper over the cheese. Serve immediately.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice and water. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water, cook for 30 seconds, then drain and transfer to the ice water. When cool, drain well, then squeeze between sheets of paper towels until completely dry.
• Put the basil in the blender along with the garlic, chile, lemon zest, oil, and salt. Puree until smooth. Add the pistachios and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese.

ASPARAGUS WITH MINT BUTTER

Steps:

• Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
• Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
• Drizzle a few tablespoons mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.

EASY PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
• In a food processor, combine toasted nuts, 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves, 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, pour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.