Pasta al pesto di pistacchio e gamberi

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a food processor, combine pistachios, basil, garlic, and lemon juice.

Blend while slowly adding olive oil until smooth.

Season pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.

Add pasta to the skillet with shrimp and toss to combine.

Stir in pistachio pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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