Fabulous Cilantro Pesto recipe

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1 bunch fresh cilantro
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup walnuts or pecans
salt to taste
½ cup olive oil

Nutrition Info

386.1 calories
carbohydrate: 42.8 g
cholesterol: 2.8 mg
fat: 20.5 g
fiber: 2.7 g
protein: 10.1 g
saturatedFat: 3.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 54.8 mg
sugar: 2.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and return water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, drain well.

  2. In an electric food processor or blender, blend cilantro, garlic, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, nuts, and salt. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend the pesto. Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.

  3. Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

This is a delicious version of the classic with a little more zip! You can substitute the vinegar with lime juice, lemon juice or Italian salad dressing.

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