Casarecce Pistachio E Gamberetti Recipe
short pasta twists | shrimp | pistachio pesto sauce | stracciatella
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Pistachio Pesto
Shrimp
Garnish
Method
Prepare Pasta
- 1
Cook Casarecce
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the casarecce pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Make Pistachio Pesto
- 2
Blend Pesto Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the shelled pistachios, fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Cook Shrimp
- 3
Sauté Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Combine and Serve
- 4
Mix Pasta and Pesto
Add the cooked casarecce to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir in the pistachio pesto, mixing well to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it up.
- 5
Plate and Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with generous dollops of stracciatella cheese, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh basil leaves for garnish.
