GREEN CHILE-CILANTRO PESTO SAUCE (PASTA)

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This comes from Cook's Country and I love everything from their magazine. I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and I adore cilantro.

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Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
4 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chili peppers
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped fine
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Puree cilantro, cheese, green chile, jalapeno, pine nuts, and garlic in food processor until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
  • With processor running, add oil in steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss pesto with cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking water, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.9, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 18.2

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