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Pistachio Lemon Pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • Pasta enough for 2 people approx. 200g
  • 3 tablespoons of blitzed pistachio kernels
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Approx. ½ teaspoon of salt
  • A teeny tiny pinch of chilli flakes
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for finishing
  • A sprinkling of finely grated Pecorino

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta as per instructions in well salted water
  2. Warm up the blitzed pistachio and lemon zest in a pan for 2-3 minutes until you smell the aroma. Do not burn
  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
  4. Before the pasta is done by 2 minutes, transfer to the pistachio pan with tongs. Reserve some liquid for later
  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
  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
  7. Transfer to a wide bowl and sprinkle some grated pecorino and extra pistachio bits on top
  8. Resist licking the plate when you're done 😂

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