mediterranean pesto pasta
This is actually something my husband makes...but we all love it and I thought I would share it with you..
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- - olive oil, extra virgin
- - basil, fresh
- - parmesan cheese
- - pistachio nuts, chopped
- - salt, pepper, garlic
- - pasta shells
- - sun dried tomatoes
- - kalamata (greek) olives
- - feta cheese
How To Make mediterranean pesto pasta
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Step 1bring water to boil and cook pasta shells...
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Step 2make pesto sauce...with a food processor chop fresh basil...slowly add olive oil until incorporated...add parm cheese & blend...then add pistachio nuts...continue blending until resembles pesto sauce...season with salt, pepper, & garlic...if needed add more olive oil till you reach desired consistency...
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Step 3you may add ingredients while the pasta is still warm...start with pesto sauce..eye ball rest of ingredients...we chop olives & sun dried tomatoes up in food processor so all is balanced in size with the feta cheese...mix and enjoy!!!
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