Sicilian Sumo Citrus Pesto Pasta
This Italian Sicilian Sumo Citrus Pesto Pasta takes less than 15 minutes to make and is a light dinner for the warmer weather! It’s bright, citrus-y, a little peppery, and delicious for the whole family.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 13.2 oz. Linguine Pasta, cooked until al dente
- ¼ cup Reserved Pasta Water
- Zest and Juice of 1 Sumo Citrus
- 10 oz. Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Pistachios
- 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- 2-3 oz. Thinly Sliced Prosciutto
How to Make a Citrus Pesto:
- In a food processor, combine the cherry tomatoes, grated parmesan, zest and juice of a sumo citrus, basil, olive oil, pistachios, and crushed red pepper flakes. Blend on HIGH until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
TIPS for Making the BEST Pesto Pasta:
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water to use as needed to keep the pesto and pasta saucey when serving.
- Make the pesto in advance or simultaneously as you cook the pasta, since you’ll want to toss the pasta immediately after draining it. The pasta will absorb the pesto and flavors better!
Can Pesto Pasta be Made in Advance? How to Reheat?
While pasta is best enjoyed same day, you can make pesto pasta up to 3 days in advance. To reheat, add to a saucepan over medium heat with a few tablespoons of water. Cover with the lid and let cook untouched for 5-6 minutes to create steam, then use tongs to toss the pasta around until warm.
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Sicilian Sumo Citrus Pesto Pasta
PREP TIME: 10 COOK TIME: 10 TOTAL: 20
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6-8
- 13.2 oz. Linguine Pasta, cooked until al dente
- ¼ cup Reserved Pasta Water
- Zest and Juice of 1 Sumo Citrus
- 10 oz. Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Pistachios
- 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- 2-3 oz. Thinly Sliced Prosciutto
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the pasta according to package direction, until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add little bite-sized bundles of prosciutto to cook 1-2 minutes on each side, until crispy. Set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the cherry tomatoes, grated parmesan, zest and juice of a sumo citrus, basil, olive oil, pistachios, and crushed red pepper flakes. Blend on HIGH until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- While the pasta is still warm, toss back in the sumo citrus pesto until very well coated. Warm up the pasta over the stovetop if desired.
- Serve warm with freshly grated parmesan and the crispy prosciutto.
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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