WE BUY PISTACHIO FROM COSTCO SO WHY NOT MAKE A PESTO ENJOY DAN:

                   PISTACHIO PESTO PASTA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

1-1/2-cup fresh basil

1/2-cup cilantro

1-1/2-cups, unsalted, shelled pistachios

2 cloves garlic,

A pinch of crushed red pepper

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

1/4-cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

A pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound freshly cooked pasta

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

1.   Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil in a pot.

2.   Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente.

3.   Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.

4.   In a blender pulse pistachios, tomatoes, garlic cloves, basil, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.

5.   Add the pasta to a bowl and toss with the pesto.

6.   Add enough pesto cooking water to keep the pasta from being to dry.

7.   Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

                                  ENJOY DAN:            BON-APPETITE!!