Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Gree

Name: Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups, tightly packed, basil leaves (2 ounces); 2 heaped tablespoons unsalted pistachios (1 ounce); Salt to taste; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved, green shoots removed if present; 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan (1/2 cup); Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound orecchiette; 1 pound mixed green and yellow beans, trimmed and cut in 3/4-inch lengths (you can use all green beans if yellow beans are unavailable); Pasta water (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1
Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta.
2
Meanwhile grind the basil leaves and pistachios in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or in a mortar and pestle.
3
Add salt to taste and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
4
Blend or grind until smooth.
5
Mash the garlic in a mortar and pestle or through a garlic press and add to the basil mixture.
6
Blend together.
7
Add the cheese and blend together.
8
Taste, adjust salt and add pepper.
9
Transfer to a large pasta bowl.
10
When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the orecchiette.
11
Set the timer for 10 minutes, and after 5 minutes add the green beans.
12
Boil the orecchiette and beans until the pasta is cooked al dente, another 5 to 6 minutes.
13
Remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water from the pot and add 2 to 4 tablespoons to the pesto.
14
Stir with a fork or a whisk until the pesto is smooth (add more water if desired).
15
Drain the pasta and beans, toss with the pesto and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups, tightly packed, basil leaves (2 ounces), 2 heaped tablespoons unsalted pistachios (1 ounce), Salt to taste, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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