Pistachio Parsley Pesto Food

CHICKEN WITH PISTACHIO-PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Cook fusilli according to package directions.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the broth in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
• Meanwhile, in a blender, combine parsley, remaining broth, pistachio nuts, and garlic. Process until smooth, adding more broth, if necessary, to create a sauce-like consistency.
• Add sauce to chicken in skillet and cook 1 minute to heat through. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

PISTACHIO PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• While the pasta is cooking, make the pistachio pesto. Combine the pistachios, basil, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper in a food processor and process until well combined.
• Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta. Toss the pasta with the pistachio sauce, thinning with the pasta water for the desired consistency if necessary. Serve with more Parmesan and basil leaves.

SCALLOPS AND PASTA WITH PISTACHIO-PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping down sides of processor bowl occasionally.
• Combine scallops, flour, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in large zip-lock plastic bag; seal, and shake to coat.
• Heat butter or margarine in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add scallops; cook 3-1/2 minutes on each side or until scallops are done.
• Combine pesto mixture and pasta in a large bowl, tossing well.
• Arrange 1 cup pasta on each plate, and divide the scallops evenly between plates.
• Sprinkle with pepper; garnish with parsley, if desired.