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Quick and Simple: Pasta with Pistachio Cream Sauce

July 20, 2010 by Nicole 16 Comments

Pasta with Pistachio Pesto

Here is a look back at a Sicilian recipe I posted a few years ago that is one of my all-time favorite pasta dishes.  While it might seem too hot right now for a heavy cream sauce, I crave pistachio pasta all year long.  It’s so simple and quick, the sauce will be finished by the time your pasta is cooked.  Pair it with a crisp salad and I think it’s a great way to end a long summer day.

Farfalle with Pistachio Cream Sauce Recipe

Filed Under: Main Courses, Vegetarian

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  1. Joanne says

    July 20, 2010 at 10:18 am

    This dish is a dream! I couldn't think of any sauce I'd want to eat more. Bookmarked!
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  2. Kristina says

    July 20, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Stop by my blog- you got an award! :) Blessings!
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  3. Shaheen {The Purple Foodie} says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    This looks lovely, Nicole! I have never added pistachio in pasta, mostly because growing up, it was always associated with sweet stuff. This is the second time in the past week I saw a pasta with pistachio and I think it's a sign :)
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  4. cheffresco says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    We made a pistachio cream sauce once before and it was amazing. Might have to give this one a try, we love a good, simple pasta!
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  5. Chef Dennis says

    July 20, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    pistachio cream sounds incredible...I have never made anything like that, I will definitely have to try it! Thanks so much for sharing! Dennis
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  6. Georgia Pellegrini says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Sounds great. I like pasta with pistachio pesto too.
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  7. Phoo-D says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    I will have to give this a try. Mr. B is a massive fan of both pistachios and pesto. He would grin from ear to ear if I combined both in a pasta dish.
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  8. Alta says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Wow, yum! Sounds delicious.
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  9. Kalyn says

    July 20, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    I am seriously drooling here!
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  10. Grace says

    July 20, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Another delicious dish. I am looking forward to trying it. I love that the pistachios are ground. I don't care for large chunks of nuts.
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  11. Ryan says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    Made this AGAIN tonight and it was just as amazing as the previous times.....Simple, delicious and perfect for a pregnant woman who is craving pasta ;)
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  12. Ryan says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Made this AGAIN tonight and it was just as amazing as the previous times.....Easy, delicious and perfect for a pregnant woman who is craving pasta ;)
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  13. Ross says

    July 28, 2010 at 8:43 am

    I took a stab at this over the weekend. I used orrichette instead of farfalle, just because I always keep orrichette on hand, but it turned out fantastic. Next time I think I'll add a bit more pistachio, but you can be sure - there will definitely be a next time! Pics (not nearly as nice as the ones in the recipe) etc. are here: http://www.thisiswhatimeating.com/2010/07/26/dinner-at-home-with-friends/ Great recipe - thanks for sharing!
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  14. justcooknyc says

    July 29, 2010 at 10:49 am

    gorgeous photo. i don't think i've ever made something like this before, even though i'm a pasta addict
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  15. Adrianne says

    November 5, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    While making our menu for the week my husband requested farfalle with pistachio...like we had during our time in Sicily! How funny that a google search pulled your site up and it appears our times there overlapped a little! Thank you for the recipe and the small trip down memory lane - I try not to think of it much, as we miss it so terribly!
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  16. Abdulaziz Alabdulatif says

    April 26, 2019 at 7:20 am

    I tried the recipe and it turned out just Awesome. Thanks for posting
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