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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Make the Pistachio Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pistachios, garlic cloves, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more olive oil if needed.
- 2
Cook the Malfaldine Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the malfaldine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Pesto
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained malfaldine pasta with the pistachio pesto. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- 4
Serve
Plate the malfaldine with pesto, topped with pieces of burrata cheese. Garnish with additional basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with black pepper to taste.
