Spaghetti With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 package spaghetti or linguine
 Salt To Taste
 Sodium chicken broth1/2 Cup (16 tbs), reduced
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Lime juice1 Tablespoon
 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), peeled
 Toasted pine nuts1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 1/2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves with stems
 Parsley leaves1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.
Meanwhile, into food processor with knife blade attached or into blender, measure chicken broth, olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Add cilantro and parsley and blend until smooth.
Drain pasta; return to saucepot.
Add cilantro mixture; toss well.
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons pine nuts to serve.
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