Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto

Pasta with Lamb and Mint-Pistachio Pesto

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A minty pistachio pesto ties ground lamb and pasta together.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Italian
  • Europe
  • Lamb
  • Vegetables
  • Meat
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Rice & Beans
  • Weeknight
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  • Nonstick skillet
  • Wooden spoon
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped, divided
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (½ cup), divided, plus extra for serving
  • 1½ teaspoons table salt, divided, plus salt for cooking pasta
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pound fusilli
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

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