Pistachio Cream Pasta Recipe

Name: Pistachio Cream Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Short Cut Pasta; 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 3/4 cups Pistachios, Shelled; 1/2 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Fat Free Evaporated Milk; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Short Cut Pasta
3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
3/4 cups Pistachios, Shelled
1/2 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Fat Free Evaporated Milk
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, and cook pasta as directed.
2
Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.
3
In a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
4
Saute pistachios, onion, and garlic, until onions are soft and translucent.
5
Transfer to a food processor or blender.
6
Blend until coarse.
7
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
8
Add butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and lemon juice; pulse until combined.
9
Return to skillet, add evaporated milk.
10
Heat on low and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
11
Do not bring to a boil.
12
Toss together pasta, Parmesan cheese, and cream mixture.
13
Add reserved cooking liquid as needed to make a creamy sauce.
14
Garnish with additional pistachios, and serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Short Cut Pasta, 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 3/4 cups Pistachios, Shelled, 1/2 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Cream Pasta 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.

Pistachio Cream Pasta

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