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Penne with Ricotta, Basil, and Pistachio Pesto
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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pennette con pesto di ricotta basilico e pistacchi
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Penne with Ricotta, Basil, and Pistachio Pesto

Terry Buontempo
Terry Buontempo @terry_buontempo

Penne with Ricotta, Basil, and Pistachio Pesto

Terry Buontempo
Terry Buontempo @terry_buontempo
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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings
  • 12 ouncesricotta cheese (about 350 grams)
  • Chopped pistachios, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, as desired
  • 10.5 ouncespenne, trofie, or other short pasta (about 300 grams)
  • Tomato sauce made separately with garlic and about 10 cherry tomatoes
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Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta of your choice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, blend the ricotta with basil leaves and pistachios, adding a little of the pasta cooking water to reach a creamy consistency.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta and add it to a pan with the tomato sauce. Add the pesto and mix well, adding more cooking water if needed.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately.

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Published in the US on July 04, 2025 14:01

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Penne Cherry Tomato Ricotta Pasta Tomato Sauce Pistachio Basil Cheese Garlic

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