Spaghetti with Pistachio Pistou

Spaghetti with Pistachio Pistou
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Spaghetti with Pistachio Pistou a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 855 calories, 26g of protein, and 45g of fat. A mixture of basil, spaghetti, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the pistachio butter, garlic (if using), salt, pepper, basil, olive oil, and butter, until smooth and completely incorporated.
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3
When the pasta is al dente, reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid, and drain the pasta.
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Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and the pistachio mixture to the empty pasta pot, on low heat.
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Whisk the pasta cooking water into the pistachio mixture, and when smooth, toss the pasta gently with the sauce with a pair of tongs.
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Add additional pasta water if the sauce is too tight.
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Pour the pasta into a large serving bowl, and use a vegetable peeler to scrape strips of Parmesan cheese over the top.
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Garnish with some whole basil leaves, and serve right away, especially next to roast pork.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In15 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
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