Cilantro Pasta Recipe 465 Food

CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• While the water is heating and pasta is cooking, make the cilantro pesto. Place all the ingredients, except olive oil, in a food processor and pulse until combined and it looks like a rough paste, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. While the food processor is running, pour olive oil in a steady stream and process until smooth.
• When pasta is ready, save about 1/2 cup of pasta water (don't forget, it's important for the sauce!) and drain the pasta in a colander.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and cook garlic for 30 seconds or so, until fragrant. Pour cream and mix. Turn off the heat and stir in cilantro pesto. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water, a little bit at a time, until you reach a perfectly smooth texture. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately.

CILANTRO LIME CREMA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and
• sauté, stirring frequently, until onions become translucent (about 6-7 minutes).
• Add in zucchini and squash and cook until tender and soft. Then, add in paprika and salt and stir.
• Once preheated, line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place the tomatoes on it
• with the flat side facing down. Drizzle olive oil on top of the tomatoes and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remember to check on the tomatoes frequently.
• Bring water in another pot to a boil, and pour in the uncooked pasta. Cook according to the directions on the box.
• Once the veggies are tender and cooked, pour in the heavy cream and milk and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese, half-cup at a time. Add more cheese as needed if the mixture is not thick enough. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed.
• Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and turn off the heat if the crema has reached the desired consistency (about 15-20 minutes). Add more paprika and salt if desired.
• Drain the pasta, and reserve some pasta water. Mix in the pasta and pasta water with the crema.
• Once the tomatoes are roasted, place the tomatoes on the top of the pasta as a garnish.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted boiling water add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
• Add the tomatoes, cilantro, broth and salt and simmer 2 minutes. Drain pasta, add to saucepan and cook tossing until combined well. Transfer to a warm serving platter and serve hot.

CILANTRO PASTE

Steps:

• Rinse the cilantro well and pat dry. Place the leaves in a food processor with the garlic, coconut milk, peanuts and lime juice.
• Process into a fine puree and season with 1 teaspoon of salt or to taste. Divide into 1/4 cup containers and freeze.
• USES: Use to liven up a Tofu and vegetable salad or to spoon into a plain chicken broth with vermicelli.

PASTA & VEGETABLES WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend 1/2 cup dressing, cilantro, nuts, pepper and garlic in blender until smooth.
• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add carrots, asparagus and onions; cook 8 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, dressing mixture and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CILANTRO PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Place first 8 ingredients in food processor, process until smooth.
• Add pasta water to desired consistancy.
• Toss with hot pasta.