Pistachio Pesto Pasta
Note: It took me about 40 minutes to shuck (shell?) a full cup of pistachios. I managed to only eat 2-3. Considering how delicious this was, that was time well spent. I will probably shell some more and set them aside in bags marked "1cup - not for snacking!" so I can make this again even more quickly. Beautiful and delicious as well as inexpensive and healthy! Trifecta+1! I didn't make any modifications to the original recipe (other than forgetting the salt, oops!), but I am posting this with a few modifications that I think would make it even more marvelous. Ingredients Pesto 1 C Pistachios (shelled) 1/2 a bunch of Basil or Parsley (flat leafed is better) ~4 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Salt 1 clove of garlic ~ 1/4-1/2 C Pasta Water Pasta 8oz of your favorite pasta (something with ridges will help the sauce to stick 4 C vegetables (anything you love! suggestions: cauliflower, broccoli, pea pods, peppers, green beans) Fresh tomatoes (for garnish, optiona