Indulgent Winter Comfort: Creamy Pistachio Pesto Pasta Recipe

Today’s Plant-Based Creation: Creamy Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Hello, lovely foodies! Today, I’m excited to share a dish that’s perfect for those cozy winter nights when you want something comforting and indulgent. This creamy pistachio pesto pasta is a twist on a classic pesto dish, using pistachios for a unique flavor profile that will surely impress your taste buds.

To start, gather the ingredients:

• 250g pasta
• 100g pistachios
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• to taste

Now, let’s prepare the dish. Start by boiling a pot of water and cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, you can make the pistachio pesto. In a food processor, combine the pistachios, basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a splash of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Once the pasta is done cooking, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the pistachio pesto to the pasta and toss until well coated. Serve the creamy pistachio pesto pasta hot, garnished with some extra chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

For this recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• food processor
• pot
• grater

The total weight of the cooked dish is approximately 600g, and it serves 4 people. Each serving is around 150g, with an estimated calorie count of 350 calories per portion.

One unique tip for this dish is to toast the pistachios before making the pesto to enhance their flavor and add a lovely crunch to the dish.

I hope you enjoy making this creamy pistachio pesto pasta as much as I did. Feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or add some roasted vegetables for an extra touch. Happy cooking!