Quick Pesto #Pasta #Recipe!

Hey Everyone!! :-)

This is a really quick pasta dish that's perfect for spring. Enjoy! :-)

Ingredients:
6 cups angel hair spaghetti cooked and drained
4 12oz cans chickpeas drained
2 cups pistacio nuts shelled
4 cups fresh basil leaves
3 cups pecorino romano shredded
4 large tomatoes chopped
1 large onion chopped
8 cloves garlic minced
4 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups olive oil
2 cups white wine (your choice)
Salt and pepper to taste

Add the nuts, basil, 2 cups of shredded cheese, 5 cloves of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste to a food processor and turn on high. As the ingredients are being processed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the consistency is sauce-like. Turn off the food processor and set the pesto aside.

In a large skillet, add the rest of the olive oil and the onion and cook until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Add the tomatoes, remaining garlic, pepper flakes (optional), wine, and chickpeas and cook until the wine bubbles and starts to reduce. Add the pesto and stir to combine and heat (you can add a little water if the sauce becomes too thick). Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Stir in the pasta, toss to coat, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Serve warm with a side of crusty bread.

Buon appetito!