Pistachio pesto is a tasty and original variation of the classic pesto, with a delicate but intense flavor. Made with unsalted pistachios, extra virgin oliveOlive Oil , grated cheese and, if desired, basil or mint, this creamy condiment is perfect for pasta, gnocchi, crostini or fish dishes.
Quick to make, it conquers with its velvety texture and the unique taste of Sicilian pistachios. Discover how to make homemade pistachio pesto, ideal for bringing a gourmet touch to the table with simplicity and creativity.
1. Place a small pot filled with water on the stove.
2. Once it comes to a boil, pour in the pistachios and let them blanch for about 5 minutes.
3. Drain them and carefully remove all the skins.
4. Place pistachios, basil, and Parmesan cheese in the blender.
5. Chop everything and adjust pepper and salt.
6. Add the water and Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil and restart the blender for a few seconds.
For a good pesto you need the best pistachios!
The ingredients for pistachio pesto are few, and that is precisely why they must be of the best quality.
As for pistachios, we recommend those fromBronte, the absolute best, with an unmistakable flavor tending toward sweet. Buy those already shelled, au naturel (unroasted and unsalted). The package should say"Pistacchio Verde di Bronte DOP" on it.
You will recognize them because:
They have a distinctly elongated shape.
The skin has a purplish color with light green highlights.
The interior is emerald green, more or less bright, and never yellow.
What kind of pesto would it be without oliveOlive Oil ?
The protagonist of our recipe along with the pistachio is theOlive Oil, which must be a qualityextra virgin olive oilthat will act as a binding agent for all the ingredients, helping to make the final result extremely creamy and flavorful.
We chosethe Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil il Casolare Rustic Natural Organic, made with olives grown, harvested and pressed in Italy from organic farming. Its delicate fragrance and pleasantly fruity taste goes well with that of pistachio, without covering it up. Buy the perfectOlive Oil now within our online shop.
Start chopping together the other ingredients and then add it in a trickle, a little at a time, so that it can blend best and make the pesto reach the right consistency.
