ANGEL HAIR PASTA W PISTACHIO PESTO

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Unique good pasta dish

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

PISTACHIO PESTO
4 c fresh basil
1/2 c olive oil
1/2 c pistachios
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
3 clove garlic
salt and pepper
ANGEL HAIR PASTA
8 oz angel hair pasta
1/2 c pistachio pesto
1/4 c pasta water
1 c cherry tomatoes halved
1 c shaved parmesan cheese. shaved with a peeler
fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. For the pesto: Place the basil, pistachio's, parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor. Process while drizzling the olive oil in until all is incorporated. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. For the pasta. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water. Place 1/4 cup pasta water into a skillet large enough for the pasta. Add the pesto and olive oil and mix well over med. low heat.
  • 3. Drain the pasta and then add it to the pesto mixture. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and add the cheese and basil

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