Creamy, aromatic and full of flavor: a taste of Sicily
Have you ever tasted a dish that instantly takes you somewhere else?
That’s exactly what happened to me the first time I made this pistachio pesto bavette: rich aroma, creamy texture, and that slightly savory touch from the speck… unforgettable.
It’s my go-to recipe when I want something impressive but easy to prepare. With a Thermomix, it becomes effortless while delivering restaurant-quality results.
Let’s see how to make Pistachio Pesto Bavette.
Pistachio Pesto Bavette (Thermomix)
Pistachio pesto bavette is a creamy and aromatic pasta dish enriched with crispy speck and cheese. A quick and easy Thermomix recipe perfect for impressive meals.
Ingredients
Tools
- Thermomix
- Pot
- Colander
- Spatula
Instructions
- Chop pistachios 10 sec speed 6 then 12 sec speed 9
- Add garlic, pine nuts and nutmeg and blend 30 sec speed 6
- Add cheese and 50 g oil, blend 20 sec speed 6
- Add remaining oil and blend 1 min speed 9
- Transfer pesto to a bowl
- Chop onion 5 sec speed 7
- Sauté with oil 3 min 100°C speed 1
- Add pasta cooking water and cook 3 min
- Cook pasta separately and drain
- Add pasta, pesto and speck, mix 1 min
- Adjust with water and serve with pistachio crumbs
Nutritional values (per serving)
620 kcal
32 g
60 g
22 g
4 g
5 g
520 mg
Chef Tips (EN)
Choose high-quality pistachios
Bronte pistachios make a huge difference thanks to their rich and slightly sweet flavor.
Balance the garlic
Garlic should enhance, not overpower. Use a small clove and remove the inner core if needed.
Creaminess is key
Pasta cooking water is essential to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
Speck texture matters
You can use it as is or lightly crisp it in a pan for extra flavor and texture.
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