Oh Pasta, the one and only love language of my foodie heart. This week’s featured recipe is none other than Rachael Ray’s Creamy Parsley and Pistachio Fettuccine. The celebrity chef would undoubtedly call this a yum-O recipe! One of the first cookbooks I ever owned and was gifted back in 2004 was Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals.
I really enjoyed this recipe because of the flavor and also because it’s healthy! You’re probably thinking how in the world can pasta be healthy? Lately, I have only purchased organic, vegetable made pasta and I think it tastes 10 times better than regular pasta. As a result, this is the beauty of getting a hold of a good recipe and making it even better and more wholesome! Look into trying DeBoles Pasta, which is made with Jerusalem artichoke flour.
Similarly to a pesto recipe, you’re sure to enjoy this recipe as it uses few ingredients, few steps, and subsequently, has a delectable and unavoidable flavor! 🙂
Creamy Parsley and Pistachio Fettuccine
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta (DeBoles)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and slightly toasted
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- fleur de sel (sea salt)
- fresh cracked black pepper
Utensils
- 1 large stainless steel pot
- 1 small stainless steel saucepan
- 1 wooden cooking spoon
- 1 paring knife
- 1 – 7 inch santoku knife
- cutting board
- food processor
- 1 large pasta bowl
Prepare
1. First, ring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, as the pasta is cooking, in a small saucepan, warm the cream and lemon peel over medium heat.
3. Next, using a food processor, puree the parsley, cheese, nuts and garlic. Mix in the lemon juice. With the machine on, blend in the EVOO until combined.
4. Finally, place the pesto in a large pasta bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the hot cream mixture, add the pasta and toss.
5. Last but not least, devour and enjoy!
