Pistachio & Olive Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked through, drain the pasta.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, roughly chop the pistachios.
• Step 3
  Toast the chopped pistachios n a dry hot pan for a couple of minutes, until lightly golden.
• Step 4
  In a blender, add : the black olives, chopped pistachios, de-germed grated garlic, basil leaves & 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil per person. Season with salt & pepper & blend. The consistency should remain grainy.
• Step 5
  Stir the olive / pistachio sauce into the pasta & serve in a plate. Top with minced basil, if you have some left & enjoy !