Pistachio Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    451 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pistachio Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Pistachio Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes! Blend pistachios into a vibrant green sauce for a unique weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup pistachios shelled
  • 1 cup basil packed, plus more for garnish, fresh leaves
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup milk of choice
  • 8 ounces Chickapea penne pasta

Instructions

  1. In a high speed blender, chop the pistachios until finely ground. Remove 2 tablespoons of the ground pistachios. Set aside.
  2. Add the basil, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil to form a pesto. Add the milk on top of the pesto and continue blending until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes, according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. (if using traditional pasta, drain, but do not rinse)
  4. Add the pasta back to the pot along with pistachio sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is warmed through and well combined with the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the reserved pistachios on top, garnish with extra basil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The nutrition label uses Chickapea penne pasta for calculating. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2oz Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Potassium 834mg (18%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 558IU (11%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz
Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Potassium 834mg 18%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 558IU 11%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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