Pasta With Creamy Garlic Pistachio Sauce Recipes

SICILIAN PASTA WITH CREAMY PISTACHIO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chopped pistachios in a dry pan and toast them until fragrant.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the suggested cooking time. Reserve some of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet large enough to hold the pasta, on medium high heat. Add the cubed pancetta and cook, stirring, until it has rendered it's fat and is crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a bowl.
• Add the diced onion to the pan. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in about 1/2 of the crushed pistachios and stir to coat.
• Pour in the cooking cream and cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
• Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in the reserved pancetta and toss to coat the pasta in the cream sauce.
• Add 2 tbsp. of grated cheese to create a creamier consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add a ladle or two of pasta water to thin it as necessary
• Serve immediately garnished with the remaining chopped pistachios and extra grated cheese at the table.

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the drippings, saute spinach and onion until spinach is wilted and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the milk, cream cheese, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in pine nuts and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

PASTA WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender, being careful not to burn garlic.
• Stir in broth, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil; cook for 8 minutes or until reduced by about half.
• Stir in cream.
• Cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups.
• Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

PASTA WITH CREAMY GARLIC & PISTACHIO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, process remaining ingredients in food processor until smooth.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to evenly coat pasta.