**Unveil the symphony of flavors in Campanelle with Pistachio Mint Pesto, Asparagus, and Cherry Tomatoes**. This tantalizing pasta dish is a vibrant celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients, where every bite is a journey through a garden of culinary delights. Imagine al dente campanelle pasta, swirled in a vibrant pistachio mint pesto that bursts with aromatic freshness. Crisp asparagus spears and juicy cherry tomatoes add a delightful textural contrast, while a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts adds a nutty crunch. Each forkful is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more. In addition to this main recipe, you'll also discover variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan pesto option and a gluten-free pasta alternative. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will awaken your taste buds and leave you utterly satisfied.
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CREAMY LEMON PASTA WITH PISTACHIOS
Like a vegetarian spaghetti carbonara! Meaty pistachios stand in for guanciale, cream amps up the usual eggs and cheese, homemade breadcrumbs add crunch, and a heap of lemon zest brightens up the whole dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grate 2 1/2 teaspoons zest from lemons, then remove remaining zest in long strips with a vegetable peeler. Slice zest thinly (or remove zest with a channel zester); set aside. Squeeze 2 teaspoons of juice from 1 lemon (reserve rest of this lemon for another use).
- In a food processor, pulse bread into very coarse breadcrumbs (you should have 1 cup). Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon grated zest. Cook, stirring, until crumbs are golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool completely. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, yolks, cream, cheese, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons grated zest.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; add pasta to bowl with cheese mixture. Season with a generous amount of pepper and some salt. Use tongs to toss until pasta is fully coated. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and lemon juice; toss until a creamy sauce forms. (If necessary, thin with a little pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time.)
- Serve pasta sprinkled with breadcrumbs, pistachios, more cheese, chives, and julienned lemon zest.
PISTACHIO-MINT PESTO
Give this fresh mint-and-pistachio pesto nuance with Pecorino-Romano and chopped green olives.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the mint, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Pecorino-Romano and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olives.
CAMPANELLE WITH PISTACHIO-MINT PESTO, ASPARAGUS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Upend your pesto routine by switching out the usual basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan for mint, pistachios, and pecorino. Crisp-tender asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes round out this vegetarian pasta that's equally delicious warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup mint, pistachios, cheese, garlic, and zest with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. Add oil; pulse until a loose paste forms.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender and pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes more. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Let cool 10 minutes.
- In a serving bowl, combine pasta and asparagus with pesto and tomatoes. Toss with 1/4 cup pasta water, adding more, a few tablespoons at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta. Serve, topped with remaining mint, chopped pistachios, cheese, and a drizzle of oil.
SUNGOLD TOMATO CAMPANELLE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than package directions, about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown. Add the tomatoes and the salt and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are just beginning to break down and release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta to the tomatoes and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Toss well to coat the pasta in the tomatoes. Sprinkle in the pecorino and basil and toss one more time to combine. Loosen the sauce with the reserved pasta water if needed. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and more Parmesan if desired.
ASPARAGUS AND PISTACHIO PESTO PASTA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim the tough ends from the asparagus. Store half of the spears upright in a glass filled halfway with water to keep it fresh for a few days or until ready to serve. Chop the remaining asparagus and place it in a food processor. Add the mint, parsley, tarragon, cheese, pistachios, garlic and lime juice. Add the EVOO, pouring to a count of 6 (1/3 to 1/2 cup). Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until the pesto comes together. Place in a small container and store in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
- To serve, bring the pesto to room temperature and place it in a large, shallow serving bowl. Slice the reserved asparagus spears on an angle into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season with salt. Cook the pasta for 5 minutes, then add the peas and chopped asparagus and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Scoop out 1 cup of the cooking water and add it to the serving bowl to thin the pesto. Drain the pasta, peas and asparagus and add to the bowl. Toss 1 to 2 minutes to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with the shaved cheese.
- Cook's Note: The pesto can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
TAGLIATELLE WITH PISTACHIO PESTO, STRING BEANS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES
This pasta dish pairs creamy with crunchy, tart with sweet. Summer string beans also offer a little crunch to balance the juiciness of the tomatoes. I especially like using orange Sunbursts from my garden.
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- If using dough, roll the dough through a pasta machine on each setting from widest to narrowest. Roll once more through the narrowest setting. Cut the dough into 12-inch-long sheets with a sharp knife, then pass the sheets through the tagliatelle cutter. Toss with semolina flour to prevent sticking. You can cover the pasta with a damp paper towel, then plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Arrange half of the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a small rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt, drizzle oil all over, and scatter the garlic and basil over the top. Bake until the tomato skins wrinkle a little, about 30 minutes. Discard the garlic and basil.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Cook the beans in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the ice water.
- Add the tagliatelle to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with olive oil and set over medium-low heat. Add the remaining fresh tomatoes, season with salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until just warm. Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto and 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
- Drain the pasta and beans and add to the skillet, along with the baked tomatoes. Toss gently to mix and then transfer to serving bowls. Tear basil over each serving. Grate the cheese directly over the pasta. Grind pepper over the cheese. Serve immediately.
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice and water. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water, cook for 30 seconds, then drain and transfer to the ice water. When cool, drain well, then squeeze between sheets of paper towels until completely dry.
- Put the basil in the blender along with the garlic, chile, lemon zest, oil, and salt. Puree until smooth. Add the pistachios and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese.
EASY PESTO
Use pine nuts or walnuts for this classic pasta sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a food processor, combine toasted nuts, 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves, 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, pour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.
CAMPANELLE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Campanelle with cherry tomatoes is like Gianni's but saucier. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and more Parmesan if desired.
Provided by Elaine
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than package directions, about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are just beginning to break down and release their juices, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle in pecorino cheese and basil and toss one more time to combine. Loosen the sauce with the reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 701.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CREAMY RACCHETTE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This racchette pasta recipe, adapted from the "Everyday Food" cookbook, is a delicious dinner dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to the package instructions, add the asparagus during the last 2 1/2 minutes of cooking and the peas during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water; drain.
- Return pasta, asparagus, peas, and reserved pasta water to pot. Toss with goat cheese, lemon zest, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS WITH MINT BUTTER
You'll have more than enough mint butter for the tender asparagus. Try melting a bit over lamb chops or fresh peas -- classic partners for the herb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
- Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Drizzle a few tablespoons mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.
MINT AND PARSLEY PESTO
Parsley and mint work in tandem in this unexpected take on pesto to add brightness to any dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse mint, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan ina food processor until coarsely chopped. With machinerunning, add oil in a steady stream. Season with 1/4 teaspoonsalt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 g, Fat 12 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- To make the pistachio-mint pesto, simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
- When cooking the campanelle pasta, be sure to salt the water generously.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan during the last minute of cooking so that they soften slightly but do not burst.
- To serve, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and additional mint leaves, if desired.
Conclusion:
This campanelle with pistachio-mint pesto, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is simply stunning. The creamy pesto, the tender asparagus, the sweet cherry tomatoes, and the nutty Parmesan cheese all come together to create a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing.
If you are looking for a new and exciting pasta dish to try, I highly recommend this campanelle with pistachio-mint pesto, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes.
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