Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Fabulous Cilantro Pesto). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

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

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 386.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.1g 20%

Carbohydrates: 42.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 20.5g 32%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Cholesterol: 2.8mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 534.6IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 123.1mcg 31%

Calcium: 61.9mg 6%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 41.5mg 15%

Potassium: 187.3mg 5%

Sodium: 54.8mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 184.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.