Food 101 in its fifth season, featuring pistachio pesto and mezzi rigatoni .

Vibrant pistachio pesto offers a luxurious twist on the classic Genoese sauce, swapping pine nuts for the rich, subtly sweet, and uniquely verdant flavor of toasted pistachios. Blended with fresh basil, garlic, sharp pecorino or Parmesan, olive oil, and a touch of lemon zest, it creates a uniquely nutty, creamy, and intensely aromatic paste. This emerald-green pesto finds its perfect partner in mezzi rigatoni The shorter, wide tubes, with their ridges and generous opening, are engineered to capture and cradle the slightly chunky pesto pistacchio, ensuring each bite is generously coated. The result, mezzi rigatoni al pesto pistacchio, is a dish of striking visual appeal and deep, satisfying flavor – the al dente pasta providing a delightful chew against the velvety, herbaceous, and distinctly pistachio-infused sauce, often finished with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for added crunch and visual flair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.