Pistachio Pesto

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PRESENTATION

The most well-known pesto is undoubtedly pesto alla Genovese, a timeless condiment that has inspired many other variants like this delicious pistachio pesto. A preparation with a fresh and aromatic taste that enhances the unique and unmistakable flavor of these fruits. The secret to making a delicious pesto is definitely to use top-quality pistachios.
Making it is simple: a mix of just blanched pistachios is prepared and flavored with basil, cheese, and lemon zest.
This seasoning is perfect for a simple pasta with pistachio pesto, but if you want to enrich the first course with flavors, also try these variants: pasta with pistachio pesto and shrimp, pasta with pistachio pesto and salmon, gluten-free pasta with pistachio pesto, shrimp, and sun-dried tomatoes, paccheri with pistachio pesto, sausage, and provola or some fantastic pistachio lasagna! Of course, it can also be enjoyed spread on crispy toasted bread slices served as tantalizing appetizers. Come and discover other enticing pesto recipes to prepare at home:

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients (for about 14 oz of pesto)
Unsalted pistachios 7 oz (200 g) - raw (shelled)
Grana Padano PDO cheese 1.2 oz (35 g) - (to be grated)
Lemon peel ½
Garlic ½ clove
Extra virgin olive oil 7 tbsp (100 g)
Water 3.4 oz (100 g)
Basil 5 leaves
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Pistachio Pesto

To make pistachio pesto, start by placing a pot full of water on the heat, bring to a boil and then add the shelled pistachios 1, cook for 1 minute or the time necessary to soften the skin then drain the pistachios 2. Transfer onto a kitchen towel 3.

Keep warm so it will be easier to remove the skin. Remove the skin from the pistachios by rubbing them and collect them in a small bowl 4. Transfer the pistachios to a blender, pour in the olive oil 5 the grated Grana Padano PDO cheese 6 and the garlic.

Add the water 7 then flavor with the grated zest of the lemon 8 and basil 9.

Salt 10 and blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth cream 11. The pistachio pesto is ready for your preparations 12.

How to store

Store the pistachio pesto in the refrigerator for 4-5 days in a jar or freeze it.

Tips

You can flavor the pesto with the aromatic herbs you prefer, such as marjoram or mint. If you do not like garlic, you can omit it.

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