Whole Grain Angel Hair with Pistachio and Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives Recipe

Whole Grain Angel Hair with Pistachio and Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives Recipe

  • 1 box Barilla® Whole Grain Angel Hair
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 2/3 cup pistachio nuts
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine garlic, cheese, pistachio and basil. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and pulse for 15 seconds to make the pesto.
  3. Cook pasta according to directions; drain reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  4. In bowl toss pasta with pesto, olives and tomatoes; slowly add cooking water as needed.
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