Sicilian Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Sicilian Pistachio Pesto Recipe for Pasta:

The Giannetti Artisans Sicilian Pistachio Pesto Recipe features pistachios sourced entirely from Bronte, Sicily. This pasta meal offers a subtle flavor and pairs beautifully with a delicious Italian red wine, of course! To savor this unique delight, the recipe serves about four portions.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

17.63 OZ (500 g) of penne pasta
3 tablespoons Giannetti Artisans Pistachio Pesto for Pasta (see link): https://giannettiartisans.com/shop/artisan-food-of-sicily/sicilian-artisan-pistachio-pasta-pesto/
3.5 OZ (100g) of ham
¼ of a white onion
Some almonds or pine nuts
Giannetti Artisans Extra Virgin Olive Oil (see link): https://giannettiartisans.com/shop/all-italian-food/certified-olive-oil/
Salt

While boiling your pasta to a perfect “al dente” cooking;

Preparation as follows:

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil into a pan and heat it without burning.

Add the chopped or diced onion and sauté over low heat until slightly golden.

Mix in the pesto and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the ham.

After the pasta is done cooking, combine it with the pesto sauce and enhance the dish with almonds or pine nuts.

Author: Sally Giannetti