Stracci with Pistachio, Mint and Basil Pesto Recipe - Great British Chefs

Stracci with Pistachio, Mint and Basil Pesto Recipe - Great British Chefs

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Although widely used for sweet dishes, pistachios make for a beautiful pesto when paired with mint and basil. Tossed through delicate fresh pasta and served with plenty of parmesan and olive oil,...

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Ingredients

  • 500g of 00 flour
  • 200g of free-range egg, or organic, shelled weight (you’ll need 3–4 medium eggs)
  • 80g of free range egg yolks, or organic, (you’ll need about 6 medium egg yolks)
  • 00 flour, and semolina, for dusting
  • 300g of shelled dark green pistachio nuts, (Sicilian or Persian ones are best)
  • 30g of mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 30g of basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 200ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 80g of Parmesan, finely grated
  • 450g of fresh stracci
  • 1/2 lemon, finely grated zest and juice
  • sea salt

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