Yurosek Farms Pistachio Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Packed, fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Shelled, roasted/salted Yurosek Farms Pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic, peeled
- 1/8 teaspoon Cracked pepper
- 8 oz Package enriched pasta (measured dry)
Directions:
Place basil, cheese, Yurosek Farms Pistachios, oil, garlic and pepper in food processor or blender; process until well blended. Boil pasta as directed on package, drain. In a large bowl combine the pesto and pasta.
Makes 6 servings.
Helpful Tips:
To keep them at their freshest, store Yurosek Farms Pistachios in a refrigerated, airtight container. Or, keep them in the freezer for long-term (up to a year) storage.
For maximum flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrients/Serving:
Calories...................270
Total Fat...................14g
Saturated................2.5g
Monosaturated.......9g
Cholesterol...........5mg
Sodium...............130mg
Potassium..........220mg
Carbohydrate.......28g
Dietary Fiber..........3g
Protein...................8g
(Also contains 20% Daily Value (DV) of folate, 15% DV of calcium and 10% DV of vitamin A and magnesium .)