CILANTRO PESTO PASTA

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See smiles all around when you serve this Cilantro Pesto Pasta. This Cilantro Pesto Pasta is a great way for you to use up the rest of that fresh cilantro!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, 1-1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. pasta, such as rotini or penne pasta, uncooked
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Place cilantro, dressing, almonds, cheese and pepper in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Prepare pasta as directed on package; drain. Pour into large serving bowl.
Spoon cilantro pesto over pasta; stir gently. Top with chopped tomatoes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 3.75 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g