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.
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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Great recipe.