Pistachios provide us with more than 30 different minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients (including zeaxanthin and lutein). They are lowest in both fats and calories.
Ingredients (For 4 servings)
Method of Preparation
Make pasta as per the directions given on the package without adding salt and fat. Pass the pasta through a strainer kept over a bowl. Keep ¼ cup of pasta water aside. Wash this pasta using cold water and drain. In a food processor, blend 3 tablespoons pistachios, basil, salt, oil, and garlic until the mixture becomes smooth. Take a large bowl and empty this prepared mixture into it. Add the reserved ¼ cup pasta water and cheese. Subsequently, add the pasta and tomatoes; tossing smoothly such that the pasta is coated uniformly. Add the left over 1 tablespoon of pistachios. Serve them with lemon wedges, if you are fond of that flavor.