Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagefarfalle pasta

  • 1bunchfresh cilantro

  • ½cupwalnuts or pecans

  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 5clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

  • salt to taste

  • ½cupolive oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.

  2. Blend cilantro, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt in a food processor or blender. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until combined. Add remaining olive oil until pesto reaches desired consistency.

  3. Pour pesto into a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto is warmed and begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
26%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
10g
20%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
62mg
5%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
187mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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