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!

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Cilantro Pesto Pasta

Quick and easy vegan cilantro pesto pasta recipe by Veganbell.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword cilantro pesto pasta, pesto pasta, vegan pesto pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 732kcal

Author Veganbell

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

Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3.7mg

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