Mezzi Paccheri with Pistachio Pesto, Sausage and Crispy Parmesan Cheese by @maritoemoglie_incucina

35 min

2 servings

๐Ÿ

250 g

Mezzi paccheri

๐Ÿ–

200 g

Sausage

๐ŸŒฐ

52 ml

Pistachio pesto

๐Ÿง€

50 g

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

๐Ÿซ’

82 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

๐Ÿง‚

Salt

โšซ

Black pepper

๐Ÿง€

Crispy Parmesan cheese

๐ŸŒฟ

4 g

Fresh parsley

๐Ÿฅœ

80 g

Pistachios

๐Ÿง€

50 g

Pecorino cheese

  1. Add
    • shelled pistachios
    • grated pecorino cheese

    Add 80 g shelled pistachios and 50 g grated pecorino cheese to the blender.

  2. Blend
    • shelled pistachios
    • grated pecorino cheese

    Blend at low speed and scrape down the sides with the spatula.

  3. Blend
    • extra-virgin olive oil for pesto
    • Pistachio pesto

    Gradually blend in 52 ml extra-virgin olive oil for pesto until the mixture is creamy.

  4. Season
    • salt
    • Pistachio pesto

    Season the pistachio pesto with salt and black pepper, then blend briefly.

  5. Cook
    • mezzi paccheri pasta
    • salt

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 250 g mezzi paccheri until al dente.

  6. Drain
    • pasta cooking water
    • mezzi paccheri pasta

    Reserve 120 ml pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in the colander.

  7. Heat
    • extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
    • sausage

    Heat 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil for cooking in a frying pan and brown 200 g sausage.

  8. Add
    • shelled pistachios
    • grated pecorino cheese
    • extra-virgin olive oil for pesto

    Add the pistachio pesto to the browned sausage and stir into a creamy sauce.

  9. Add
    • mezzi paccheri pasta
    • grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

    Add the drained mezzi paccheri and 50 g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to the pan.

  10. Stir
    • pasta cooking water

    Stir in reserved pasta cooking water until the sauce coats the pasta.

  11. Plate
    • crispy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

    Plate the pasta and top with crispy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

  12. Garnish
    • fresh parsley
    • black pepper

    Garnish with fresh parsley and a generous grind of black pepper.

Mezzi Paccheri with Pistachio Pesto, Sausage and Crispy Parmesan Cheese by @maritoemoglie_incucina

35 min

2 servings

๐Ÿ

250 g

Mezzi paccheri

๐Ÿ–

200 g

Sausage

๐ŸŒฐ

52 ml

Pistachio pesto

๐Ÿง€

50 g

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

๐Ÿซ’

82 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

๐Ÿง‚

Salt

โšซ

Black pepper

๐Ÿง€

Crispy Parmesan cheese

๐ŸŒฟ

4 g

Fresh parsley

๐Ÿฅœ

80 g

Pistachios

๐Ÿง€

50 g

Pecorino cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Add 80 g shelled pistachios and 50 g grated pecorino cheese to the blender.

    ๐Ÿฅœshelled pistachios
    ๐Ÿง€grated pecorino cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  2. Step 2/12

    Blend at low speed and scrape down the sides with the spatula.

    ๐Ÿฅœshelled pistachios
    ๐Ÿง€grated pecorino cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  3. Step 3/12

    Gradually blend in 52 ml extra-virgin olive oil for pesto until the mixture is creamy.

    ๐Ÿซ—extra-virgin olive oil for pesto
  4. Step 4/12

    Season the pistachio pesto with salt and black pepper, then blend briefly.

    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
  5. Step 5/12

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 250 g mezzi paccheri until al dente.

    ๐Ÿmezzi paccheri pasta
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
  6. Step 6/12

    Reserve 120 ml pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in the colander.

    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿmezzi paccheri pasta
    ๐Ÿฒlarge pot
    ๐Ÿงบcolander
  7. Step 7/12

    Heat 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil for cooking in a frying pan and brown 200 g sausage.

    ๐Ÿซ—extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
    ๐Ÿ–sausage
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  8. Step 8/12

    Add the pistachio pesto to the browned sausage and stir into a creamy sauce.

    ๐Ÿฅœshelled pistachios
    ๐Ÿง€grated pecorino cheese
    ๐Ÿซ—extra-virgin olive oil for pesto
    ๐Ÿ–sausage
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  9. Step 9/12

    Add the drained mezzi paccheri and 50 g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to the pan.

    ๐Ÿmezzi paccheri pasta
    ๐Ÿง€grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  10. Step 10/12

    Stir in reserved pasta cooking water until the sauce coats the pasta.

    ๐Ÿpasta cooking water
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  11. Step 11/12

    Plate the pasta and top with crispy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

    ๐Ÿง€crispy Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธserving plate
  12. Step 12/12

    Garnish with fresh parsley and a generous grind of black pepper.

    ๐ŸŒฟfresh parsley
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธserving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Seasonings, Herbs

Ingredients

Mezzi paccheri, Sausage, Pistachio pesto, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Crispy Parmesan cheese, Fresh parsley, Pistachios, Pecorino cheese

Notes

Sausage (your favorite), Pistachio pesto (homemade), Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated), Extra virgin olive oil (3-4 tbsp, added gradually to the pesto), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Crispy Parmesan cheese (homemade, for garnish), Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish), Pistachios (shelled, for the pesto), Pecorino cheese (grated, for the pesto)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

to inform

Calories

1080 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 43g, Carbohydrates: 88g, Fat: 63g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 430mg, Iron: 4mg, Potassium: 480mg, Sodium: 1050mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 90ยตg, Vitamin C: 5mg, Vitamin B12: 1.3ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, colander, frying pan, spatula, cheese grater, serving plate

Appliances

Blender, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Sicilian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Al dente, Crispy, Crumbly

Flavors

Savory, Nutty, Salty, Rich, Peppery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until hot), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight container,Freeze without crispy Parmesan garnish when possible,Thaw in the fridge before reheating)