Pistachio Lemon Pasta

Name: Pistachio Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Pasta enough for 2 people (approx. 200g); 3 tablespoons of blitzed pistachio kernels; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp of lemon juice; Approx. 1/2 tsp of salt; A teeny tiny pinch of chilli flakes; A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for finishing; A sprinkling of finely grated Pecorino

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : Zaatar

Ingredients

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Pasta enough for 2 people (approx. 200 grams)3 tablespoons of blitzed pistachio kernelsZest of 1 lemon2 tbsp of lemon juiceApprox. 1/2 tsp of saltA teeny tiny pinch of chilli flakesA drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for finishingA sprinkling of finely grated Pecorino

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cook the pasta as per instructions in well salted water

Step 2

Warm up the blitzed pistachio and lemon zest in a pan for 2-3 minutes until you smell the aroma. Do not burn

Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, the tiniest pinch of chilli flakes and salt. Stir together and turn the heat to the lowest setting

Step 4

Before the pasta is done by 2 minutes, transfer to the pistachio pan with tongs. Reserve some liquid for later

Step 5

Cook the pasta for another two minutes on medium heat, adding a little pasta water if it gets too dry. Turn the heat off when the pasta is cooked but still a bit firm

Step 6

Add another tablespoon of lemon juice and adjust the salt as necessary by tasting a strand. Drizzle some good extra virgin olive oil to finish

Step 7

Transfer to a wide bowl and sprinkle some grated pecorino and extra pistachio bits on top

Step 8

Resist licking the plate when you're done 😂