Pistachio Pesto
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For this recipe you will need:
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2 cups fresh sweet basil leaves
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1 cup fresh parsley
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¼ cup shelled toasted pistachios
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2 garlic cloves
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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¼ cup grated Pecorino Sardo
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1 tbsp fresh lemon thyme leaves
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1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
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½ cup EVOO
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Pistachio Pesto is a pesto sauce in which classic pine nuts are replaced by pistachios.
As for the other ingredients, you can stick with the classic version of a pesto sauce recipe, or express your imagination by adding and removing ingredients.
Preparation:
1. Grind the pistachios and greens in a food processor, then add garlic, kosher salt, olive oil and pulse again to combine.
2. In a large bowl, mix the paste with grated cheeses.
The Pistachio Pesto is ready!
Serve it with hot pasta dishes, sandwiches, etc.
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| Spaghetti with Pistachio Pesto |
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