Pistachio Cream Sauce

When my friends sister moved in with us, she always was craving a ravioli in a pistachio cream sauce (her favorite from a restaurant where she lived). A few trial runs later she's has a new favorite!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, ground coarsely
• 1⁄2 medium  white onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper
•  crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Heat oil in medium sauté pan.
2. Sauté Onions until Translucent (not caramelized).
3. Add pistachios and enough olive oil to lightly coat.
4. Cook for about a minute, the pistachios should not change color.
5. Add cream until heated throughout.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add seasonings to taste.
8. Serve over pasta of choice.
9. Top with grated cheese.