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Creamy Parsley and Pistachio Fettuccine

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By: Rachael Ray
From: 30-Minute Meals

"I don't know which half of the sauce makes this dish so insanely special—the lemon cream or the pesto—but it's all good! Serve the pasta with a big green salad." -Rach

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Key:
These recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less.Fast
Our veggie-friendly dishes have no meat or fish.Veg Out

  • 4 Servings
  • Prep 15 min

Ingredients:

  • Salt
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (a generous handful)
  • 1/4 cup shelled natural pistachio nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • Pepper

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain.

  2. While the pasta is working, in a small saucepan, warm the cream and lemon peel over medium heat.

  3. Using a food processor, puree the parsley, cheese, nuts and garlic. Mix in the lemon juice. With the machine on, blend in the EVOO until combined.

  4. Place the pesto in a large pasta bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the hot cream mixture, add the pasta and toss.

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