Recipes Cuisine European Italian Fabulous Cilantro Pesto 4.4 (213) 170 Reviews 12 Photos 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. Recipe by Gena Urias Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Directions 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. 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. Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 386 Calories 21g Fat 43g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 386 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Sodium 55mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 10g Vitamin C 3mg 14% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 187mg 4% * 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. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved