Fratelli Perata Winery Recipe Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup raw unsalted pistachios
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground pepper
• 1 rack of lamb (about 8 chops)
• 6 slices of pancetta, cut into 1 inch wide strips (or bacon, no maple, please)
• 8 scallions, white and green