Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomato & Pistachio Pesto
© 2019 Meike Peters
Prep Time
35 min prep time
Number of Servings
3
Recipe Source
From 365 by Meike Peters ($40, Prestel, 2019) , Image Credit: © 2019 Meike Peters
Ingredients
For the Pesto
- 2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, preserved in salt
- 2 oz salted pistachios, plus 1 to 2 Tbsp chopped pistachios for topping
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
For the Pasta
- 7 oz dried spaghetti
- Olive oil
- Coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
For the Pesto
- Bring a small pot of water to boil and cook sun-dried tomatoes for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
- Remove tomatoes with a slotted ladle or spoon and transfer to a plate; reserve cooking water.
- Drain and rinse sun-dried tomatoes under cold water, dry with paper towels, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Add 4 tablespoons of the cooking water, the 2 ounces of pistachios, the olive oil, and garlic. Purée until smooth. If pesto is too dry, add more cooking water.
For the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions, until al dente.
- Drain spaghetti, divide among plates, and drizzle with a little oil.
- Sprinkle with pesto, chopped pistachios, and a little pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- The sun-dried tomatoes are boiled first to soften them and to remove the salt.
- Use any leftover pesto as a spread on bread.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 600 Calories, 15 g Protein, 66 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 33 g Total fat (4 g sat), 51 mg Sodium, ★★★★ Phosphorus, ★★★ Vitamin B6, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), E, Magnesium, Potassium, ★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C, K, Iron, Zinc
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