Cashew Pesto Pasta

Name: Cashew Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8-10 ounces pasta noodles; 1 cup packed basil leaves; ⅓ cup cashews; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
468 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Cashew Pesto Pasta

Daniel Levine

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Creamy 5-minute cashew pesto pasta sauce tossed with your favorite noodles.

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Ingredients

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8-10 ounces pasta noodles
1 cup packed basil leaves
⅓ cup cashews
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combine basil leaves, cashews, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese,salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Toss noodles with pesto and serve. Top with additional parmesan cheese and cashews if desired.

Notes

Protein option: amp this dish up a bit by adding your favorite protein, like chicken, shrimp, or steak.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 424mg (18%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	468kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	424mg	18%
Potassium	218mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	73IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	113mg	11%
Iron	2mg	11%