PISTACHIO CREAM SAUCE

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When my friends sister moved in with us, she always was craving a ravioli in a pistachio cream sauce (her favorite from a restaurant where she lived). A few trial runs later she's has a new favorite!

Provided by FruityBev

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, ground coarsely
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
salt, to taste
pepper
crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium sauté pan.
  • Sauté Onions until Translucent (not caramelized).
  • Add pistachios and enough olive oil to lightly coat.
  • Cook for about a minute, the pistachios should not change color.
  • Add cream until heated throughout.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add seasonings to taste.
  • Serve over pasta of choice.
  • Top with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 182.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

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