Pasta with ham and pistachio pesto is a tasty, quick, and simple first course but with an unmistakable flavor: all the taste of Sicily comes to the table! The pesto? I bought it at a fair from a Sicilian company. I had some smoked roasted ham in the fridge and in a moment I prepared lunch. My advice? If you need to buy pistachio pesto, choose a good one because I assure you it will make the difference. Meanwhile, come with me to the kitchen as we set up this pasta with ham and pistachio pesto.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 6.35 oz short pasta
- 2 tablespoons pistachio pesto (heaping)
- 1.75 oz smoked roasted ham
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Shallow Casserole
- 1 Pasta Pot
Steps
I did not add salt (except in the pasta cooking water) because the ingredients used were flavorful for me. But taste and adjust accordingly based on your preferences.
Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Cut the smoked roasted ham into strips. Then let it flavor for a minute in a shallow casserole with the tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add the pistachio pesto. If necessary, dilute with a couple of tablespoons of pasta cooking water. When the pasta is ready, drain it al dente and transfer it to the casserole with the sauce. Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
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