Pancetta & Edamame Pasta with Parsley, Mint and Pistachio Pesto

Pesto pasta for beginners to pros
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Chef Jason Skrobar stops by to share a delicious pesto pasta recipe that’s perfect for pesto pros or beginners. “It’s gorgeous!”

Ingredients

Pesto sauce

2 cups
tightly packed flat leaf parsley
2 cups
fresh mint leaves
1 cup
unsalted pistachios
3
garlic cloves
1 cup
finely grated parmesean
1 cup
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
to taste cracked black pepper
1/2
zested lemon

Instructions

Pesto sauce:
  1. In a food processor, combine the parsley, mint, pistachios, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, and while the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the lemon zest.
  4. Set aside.
  Pasta:
  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.
  4. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter.
  5. Allow the butter to melt, and add the pancetta.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add the edamame to the skillet and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they are heated through and slightly tender—season with cracked black pepper.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the pancetta and edamame. Toss to combine.
  9. Add the pesto and goat cheese to the pasta, tossing well to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta cooking water to reach your desired consistency.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Plate pasta and garnish with a bit more grated parmesan and cracked black pepper, and enjoy!

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