Name: Cilantro Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2.5 oz Pasta (fusilli or rotini); 3/4 cup Cilantro (fresh); 1/8 cup Almonds (sliced); 1/4 clove Garlic; 1/4 Lemon

Ingredients

2.5 oz

Pasta (fusilli or rotini)

3/4 cup

Cilantro (fresh)

1/8 cup

Almonds (sliced)

1/4 clove

Garlic

1/4

Lemon

Utensils

Stovetop, Blender, Pot (small)

recipe

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, peeled garlic, almonds, salt, pepper & a drizzle of olive oil. Add the juice & zest from the lemon. Blend until you have pesto! Add more olive oil or a splash of water, if needed.

Step 3

Drain the pasta. Toss with the pesto. Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy	492 cal.
Fat	32 g
Carbohydrates	55 g
Protein	13 g
Fiber	5 g

On average, one serving of the recipe "Cilantro Pesto Pasta" contains 492 Energy, 32 g of Fat, 55 g of Carbohydrates, 13 g of Protein, 5 g of Fiber.