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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
In a blender or food processor, pour in the olive oil and add in the garlic, parsley, mint, chives, hot pepper flakes, and half cup of the pistachios. Blend until a paste.
Meanwhile, add the penne to the pot of boiling water and cook as per the package instructions. Reserve a cup of the pasta water. Strain the penne once cooked and place in a large bowl.
Add half a cup of pasta water to the blended mint pesto and mix.
Pour the mint pistachio pesto over the penne. Sprinkle half a cup of pecorino cheese on top and mix together.
Serve with a sprinkle of the remaining cheese and pistachios on top.