Springtime Pasta - Spaghetti with Arugula & Pistachio Pesto
Several days ago I got an email from Eatily and it was all things pistachio! I noticed a jar of pistachio pesto and it sounded delicious, but it was $15 for about 6 ounces! Six ounces would definitely not be enough for a pound of pasta and I knew I could make my own and I also knew it would be better! I started looking for a recipe and most of them were made with basil which isn’t in season right now so I kept looking and found one made with arugula! I love the peppery, spicy flavor of arugula and knew it would be a fabulous combination with pistachios and…I was right! I tweaked the recipe quite a bit and came up with this recipe for Spaghetti with Arugula & Pistachio Pesto!.
Garlic is an important element of a good pesto and since it’s so healthy and delicious, I used 3 large cloves. I actually think 4 cloves would be even better, but make this recipe according to what you like. I love the combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses and I used roasted and salted pistachios. You could definitely use an unsalted nut and adjust the amount of salt you add to the final pesto sauce. The lemon juice adds just enough acidity and is also very healthy! This sauce is so lovely on pasta, but it would be fabulous added to a soup, or spread on toasted baguette slices with goat cheese. I’m sure if I sat here long enough, I could come up with many more uses, but I’ll leave that to you! My point here is…make a little extra because you’ll love this recipe and why not?
Creating beautiful table settings has become a passion for me and this one really made me happy! The tablecloth is one that I’ve had forever and was purchased at TJ Maxx! For some reason, I’ve held on to it and I’m so glad that I did because it really brought the elements of this table together. The blue serving bowl, flower vase and green plates are from Haand Pottery and so perfect for spring! I love the green pesto with the blue bowl! I really couldn’t believe how perfect the colors were! The flowers came from a local farm called Rodwell Roots and are the pink tulips truly some of the most beautiful tulips I’ve ever seen!
Don’t forget to use my code CRAZYBLONDELIFE to receive 20% off your purchase from Haand! These dishes are dishwasher safe and add such a beautiful handmade element to your table!
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D’Arcy - Darcy Vandenberg, Cindy - Lululoves7 and Dawn - PartyTilDawn
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