Fusilli with Pistachio Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup shelled, roasted pistachios, divided
• 1 ½ tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• + 2 more ingredients
• • Lemon wedges (optional)
  • 8 ounces uncooked fusilli pasta

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain. 2. Combine basil, 3 tablespoons pistachios, oil, salt, and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth, scrapi...

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