Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

Name: Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz bucatini (spaghetti, or orecchiette); 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; salt and black pepper; 3/4 cup pistachio pesto; 1 cup shelled pistachios; 1 cup packed fresh basil; 1 clove garlic; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan (or vegan Parmesan); Fresh basil, crushed pistachios and/or lemon for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This pistachio pesto pasta with blistered tomatoes is a quick Mediterranean-inspired dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. Creamy pistachio pesto coats the pasta while sweet blistered tomatoes add brightness and depth. Ready in about 30 minutes.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:37:31 GMT