by SassyKitchen
SassyKitchen's Notes:
Expand1/2 cup pistachios, raw Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash fresh ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 garlic cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
Roast pistachios in 350 degree oven with pepper and sea salt for 12-15 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepLet them cool for 10-20 minutes before adding to blender or food processor or blender.
Ask a question about this stepCombine all ingredients, except oil, and puree.
Ask a question about this stepSlowly pour in olive oil while blending until desired consistency.
Ask a question about this step1/2 cup walnuts, raw Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon garlic powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 dash fresh ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces dried pasta (I used gluten-free tinkyada brand) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup petite spring peas Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup cannelinni beans Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Combine first five ingredients in a food processor to make walnut parmesan. Set aside.
Ask a question about this stepBoil 6 to 8 oz. water with salt. Upon boiling, add penne pasta and bring to boil again.
Ask a question about this stepSimmer for 12 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse in cold water and return to pot.
Ask a question about this stepCombine pesto, peas, beans and chopped pistachios with pasta and mix well.
Ask a question about this stepTop with walnut parmesan and serve.
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Love substituting ingredients in pesto - will definitely use pistachios instead of pine nuts next time!