ZESTY PENNE PASTA

 

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Penne pasta

6 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp Chopped garlic

1 Tbsp Lemon zest, minced

1 Tbsp Lime zest, minced

1/2 C. Azar^Ò Pistachios, shelled and roasted

1/2 Bunch cilantro, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta and drain. Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add zests and nuts and toss with pasta. Add cilantro and season to taste.

 

NOTE:

Lemon or lime zest is the colored outer portion of the fruit without the pale bitter pith underneath. One lemon will give 1 teaspoon zest while 3 lemons will give 1 tablespoon.

 

Makes 3-4 servings.