Cashew Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
468 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cashew Pesto Pasta
Description
This recipe prepares pesto by blending fresh basil leaves with cashews, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, a touch of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. The balance of ingredients creates a rich, flavorful sauce with a smooth texture and fresh herbaceous aroma from the basil.
Cooked pasta noodles are drained and combined with the cashew pesto, allowing the sauce to coat each strand evenly. The lemon juice adds brightness and a subtle acidity that lifts the flavors while the Parmesan contributes a salty depth.
Cashew Pesto Pasta is served simply with optional toppings like additional Parmesan cheese or cashews for added texture. It works well as a vegetarian main or side dish and can be enhanced by adding proteins such as chicken, shrimp, or steak as noted in the recipe notes.
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces pasta noodles
- 1 cup basil packed leaves
- ⅓ cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice fresh
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
- Add cooked protein such as chicken, shrimp, or steak to increase protein content and make a heartier meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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