April 24th, 2024
Recipes
Creamy Pistachio Pasta
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 30"
A classic Sicilian dish — warm pasta tossed in a creamy pistachio sauce. Decadent and delicious. Vegan option.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
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For the Pasta
- 6 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or farfalle)
- 3 slices bacon (optional)
- 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon butter (dairy or non-dairy)
- chopped pistachios, for topping For the Pistachio Paste
- 1 cup shelled raw pistachios
- 3 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Let's prepare the Pistachio Paste. Combine the pistachios, oil, and salt in a food processor (we use this one) or high-powered blender. Blend until thick and creamy with some nut fragments remaining, like a crunchy peanut butter consistency. Note: This should make about 1/2 cup of prepared paste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve a mugful of the starchy pasta water.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, cook the bacon (if using) in a frying pan until crispy. Chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 4: Pour the drained pasta back into the pot. Stir in the 4 tablespoons of the pistachio paste, the milk, butter, and 3 tablespoons of the starchy pasta water. Toss everything together over medium heat until a creamy sauce is formed. Add additional pistachio paste and/or water to reach your preferred consistency (We use up to 6 tablespoons of pistachio paste). Fold in the optional bacon. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Divide the pasta into bowls and top with crushed pistachios. Enjoy immediately, this pasta sauce will thicken as it cools.
Recipe Notes
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Creamy Pistachio Pasta
PT30M 6 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or farfalle) 3 slices bacon (optional) 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy) 1 tablespoon butter (dairy or non-dairy) chopped pistachios, for topping 1 cup shelled raw pistachios 3 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or avocado oil) 1/8 teaspoon salt Gluten Free Paleo Vegan Low-Carb 3 Servings
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