Penne Pasta with Pistachio Pesto Cream Sauce

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    Penne Pasta with Pistachio Pesto Cream Sauce

    For a delightful, different spin on traditional pesto sauce with pine nuts, try this awesome penne pasta recipe with pistachio pesto cream sauce. It's rich and decadent, yet more economical than the traditional version...and we think it tastes even better!

    Notes

    Serve this as a side dish or add shrimp to create an entrée.  Serves 2-4.

    Cooking Time15 min

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup fresh basil
    • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, shells removed
    • 1 1/2 cup cream
    • 1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked

    Instructions

    1. Place the basil, parsley, garlic, oil, and pistachio nuts in a food processor bowl. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Set aside.
       
    2. Heat the cream in a large skillet. Boil until the cream begins to thicken.
       
    3. Whisk in the pesto.
       
    4. Toss in the cooked pasta.
       
    5. Check the seasonings. Serve warm. 

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