Recipe for Delicious Farfalle with Mascarpone and Pistachios
Delicious farfalloni pasta with speck, mascarpone, and pistachios, a creamy and flavorful dish. Toasting the pistachios adds a crunchy twist. Approximately 800 Kcal per serving. Preparation time: 15 minutes, cooking time: 10 minutes. Surprise your guests with this delightful first course!
Ingredients
- 400 g Pasta type Farfalloni
- 100 g Speck in strips
- 200 g Mascarpone
- 100 g Pistachios shelled
- 70 g Butter
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping the pistachios using a blender, then transfer them to a bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large, preferably non-stick, pan.
- Add the speck to the pan and sauté it for a few minutes.
- Incorporate the mascarpone and a pinch of salt, then continue cooking over low heat, stirring gently.
- Meanwhile, cook the farfalloni in plenty of salted water following the times indicated on the package for an al dente texture.
- Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce.
- Add the chopped pistachios to the pasta and quickly mix all the ingredients together.
Notes
For an extra crunchy and flavorful touch, lightly toast the pistachios in a pan before chopping them. Also, sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper on the pasta before serving to further enhance the flavors of the dish.