Pistachio Pesto with Gluten Free Pasta
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Ingredients
- 450g gluten-free dried pasta
- 150g unsalted shelled pistachios
- 50g spinach
- 7g fresh basil leaves
- 50g Parmesan cheese
- zest and juice of one lemon
- pinch salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Description
Delicious and healthy, this gluten free pesto pasta recipe from American Pistachio Growers will help you ease into the New Year.
Method
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1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the dried pasta and cook according to directions. While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto.
2. Put the pistachios in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the nuts are coarsely ground. Add the spinach, basil, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, pepper and olive oil. Process until smooth. If the pesto is too thick, add a little more olive oil. Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired.
3. Drain the pasta and return to the pot.
4. Add the pesto and toss to coat the pasta.
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