Creamy Robust Flavors In Every Bite!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
1 bag Fusilloni pasta
1 1/4 cup Pistachio, shelled & lightly salted + garnish
12 oz. Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil + drizzle
zest of 2 lemons, divided
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
reserve 1 cup pasta water
salt
pepper
Cooking Tools
Food Processor
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, In a food processor, add; pistachio ricotta, mascarpone cheese, garlic, olive oil, 1/2 the lemon zest, oregano leaves, 1/2 cup pasta water ( use the other half of the pasta water if needed to thin the pesto) salt & pepper to taste. Pulse ingredients until combined, leave some texture to the pesto. Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl and pour in pesto and toss until well coated. Toss in Parmesan cheese and garnish with lemon zest and pistachios.
