We’ve been enjoying this Cilantro Pesto Pasta every once in a while and wanted to share it with you all.
It’s simple, easy to prepare, and so comforting.
Nutritional yeast complements the raw garlicky flavor and cilantro gives a burst of freshness to this pasta.
Let’s go!
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
Quick and easy vegan cilantro pesto pasta recipe by Veganbell.
Pin Recipe Servings -2 people
Calories -732kcal
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (roasted)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pasta water
Instructions
- In a food processor, add cilantro + garlic + roasted sunflower seeds + nutritional yeast + salt + pepper + lemon juice.
- Process until the mixture turns grainy. Gradually add olive oil and continue processing until it starts to turn smooth. Set aside.
- Set a saucepan over high heat. Add 4 cups water + salt. Once it's hot, add pasta and cook for 12-15 minutes over medium heat (refer cooking time in the package of your pasta). Drain and set aside. Save 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Set a saute pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Once it's hot, add whole cherry tomatoes and saute until the skins start to wilt (about 1-2 minutes).
- Turn down the heat to low. Add cooked pasta + cilantro pesto + 1/4 cup pasta water. Mix well.
Nutrition
Sodium: 1209 mg | Calcium: 75 mg | Vitamin C: 23.9 mg | Vitamin A: 905 IU | Sugar: 4 g | Fiber: 6 g | Potassium: 682 mg | Calories: 732 kcal | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Fat: 49 g | Protein: 18 g | Carbohydrates: 59 g | Iron: 3.7 mg
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One Response
Great recipe.