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.
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Jafid Haider
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pistachios added a great texture.
Stefan Atkins xju
[email protected]This pasta was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pistachios added a nice crunch. Will definitely be making this again.
Amir Falq
[email protected]This was a great dish! The lemon and pistachios were a great combination, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
fast Hash
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the pistachios added a great texture. Will definitely be making this again.
DaMarion
[email protected]This pasta was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pistachios added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy pasta dish.
alessia manelli
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about the combination of lemon and pistachios, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors worked really well together. I would definitely make this dish again.
Anessa Lopez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I served it with a side salad and some garlic bread.
Mwinyimkuu Abdallah
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The few ingredients really let the flavors shine through. I used a whole lemon, zest and juice, and it was the perfect amount of lemon flavor.
Ziphozinhle Nzama
[email protected]This pasta was so good! The lemon and pistachios were a great combination. I also added some grilled chicken to the dish, which made it even more filling.
Ebubedike Benedicta
[email protected]This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were delicious! The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the pistachios added a nice touch of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple but flavorful pasta d
sojun sk
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon pasta, but this recipe changed my mind! The creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pistachios add a great texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
lukman uddin
[email protected]This creamy lemon pasta with pistachios is an absolute delight! The flavors are perfectly balanced, with the lemon adding a bright and refreshing touch to the creamy sauce. The pistachios add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I highly recommend this re