Mortadella and Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Mortadella and Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Recipes with Mortadella

This pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful meal. Mortadella's delicate pork flavor pairs beautifully with the bright, nutty pesto. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • 300g Mortadella, cubed
  • 50g pistachios, shelled
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 120ml olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 400g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

2

While pasta cooks, make the pesto. Combine mortadella, pistachios, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil in a food processor. Process until smooth, adding pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

3

Season pesto with salt and pepper. Toss cooked pasta with pesto, adding more pasta water if needed to coat the pasta evenly.

4

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Tips

Mortadella varies in saltiness, so taste the pesto before adding salt. Toast the pistachios lightly for enhanced flavor.