Bucatini Pistachio Pesto
Bucatini Pistachio Pesto
30 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- No Meat
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Collezione Bucatini is no longer available in the US. Barilla® Al Bronzo Bucatini can be substituted for bucatini pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Pkg. Barilla® Collezione Bucatini |
| 2 | oz. lemon juice |
| 4 | oz. basil leaves |
| 2.5 | oz. Italian parsley leaves |
| 2.5 | oz. fennel fronds |
| 2.5 | oz. diced shallots |
| 5 | oz. shelled pistachios, toasted, plus additional for garnish |
| 5 | oz. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for garnish |
| Kosher salt | |
| 12 | oz. extra-virgin olive oil |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain, reserving pasta cooking water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, pulse lemon juice, herbs and shallots in food processor until almost a paste, scraping down side of bowl as needed. Add nuts, cheese and salt. Pulse until no whole nuts remain. With motor running, add oil in steady stream until well blended. Season with additional salt, if desired.
Step 3
Transfer pesto to large deep skillet. Add 1 oz. pasta water and pasta. Toss until well coated, adding additional water as needed.
Step 4
Top each serving with additional cheese and nuts.