Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Description

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.

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

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta
  2. and return water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes
  3. or until al dente; drain well.
  4. In an electric food processor or blender
  5. blend cilantro
  6. garlic
  7. vinegar
  8. Parmesan cheese
  9. cayenne pepper
  10. nuts
  11. and salt. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil
  12. and blend the pesto. Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
  13. Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat
  14. stirring constantly
  15. until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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