Spinach Herb Pistachio Pesto Pasta

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Spinach Herb Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Traditional pesto pasta recipe is great. Bump up the ingredients a little bit and you got yourself something even greater. With taste that is familiar yet so new. Guess what, Spinach Herb Pistachio Pesto Pasta. The flavors are brighter in this pesto dish because of the spinach, pistachios and adding a bit of fresh lemon juice. It’s a great way to ease the boredom with your traditional pesto.

Preparation Times:

Spinach Herb Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Equipment:

Food processor
Cooking pot
Large bowl

Ingredients:

1 lb pasta of your choice
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cups basil leaves
1/4 shelled pistachios
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper
2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
1/2 extra-virgin olive oil
Shredded parmesan cheese
Ground pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

Bring large pot of water with salt to a boil and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes, or as per packaging instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, add the spinach, basil, pistachios, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil slowly and process until smooth. Scrape down sides with a spatula and mix again if necessary.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pesto and mix until evenly combined. Add the reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle with lemon juice, garnish with parmesan cheese and ground pistachios. Serve warm.