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Quick and Simple: Pasta with Pistachio Cream Sauce

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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

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  3. Shaheen {The Purple Foodie} says

    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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  7. Phoo-D says

    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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  10. Grace says

    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

    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

    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

    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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  15. Adrianne says

    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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