Penne with Pistachio Pesto and Lemony Ricotta Recipe - Sunset Magazine

Penne with Pistachio Pesto and Lemony Ricotta Recipe - Sunset Magazine

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Briefly cooking the greens in rapidly boiling water for a few seconds and shocking in ice water sets the chlorophyll and locks in the bright green color for this finished pesto recipe.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches basil, leaves picked and stems discarded
  • 2 packed cups baby spinach
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • ¼ cup pistachios, toasted
  • 2 Meyer lemons
  • 8 oz whole milk ricotta
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
  • Flour + Water penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

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