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 😂