Sicilian Pasta with Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sicilian Pasta with Creamy Pistachio Sauce—a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. In just 20 minutes, you can create a luscious meal that combines tender turkey strips with a rich, creamy pistachio sauce. The toasted nuts add a delightful crunch, making this pasta both comforting and impressive. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special gathering, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 grams turkey strips (cut into small cubes)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- ¾ cups chopped unsalted pistachios
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 500 grams pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp grated cheese (Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano)
Instructions
- Toast the chopped pistachios in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving some cooking water before draining.
- Sauté turkey strips in the same skillet until crisp; set aside.
- Cook diced onion until soft; add half of the pistachios.
- Pour in heavy cream and heat through.
- Combine the cooked pasta and turkey strips with the cream sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in grated cheese and serve immediately, garnished with remaining pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg