cilantro * pesto

Ah, suddenly, there is more cilantro in the house than I know what to do with… I already used it in tomato salsa and chicken curry, so I looked up cilantro recipes on “All Recipes.” Here’s one I will try today: 

*Cilantro Pesto*
1 (16 oz.) package farfalle pasta
1 bunch fresh cilantro
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans salt to taste
1/2 cup olive oil 

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.

   Recipe by Gena Urias

August 21, 2010August 21, 2010 by karenanhweilee Categories: zuihitsuTags: cilantro, recipes Leave a comment