Pasta with Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, Fresh Corn & Tomatoes
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pasta with Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, Fresh Corn & Tomatoes
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Pasta, fresh corn, and grape tomatoes tossed with homemade Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto.
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Ingredients
Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto
- 1 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and quartered
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ c. raw almonds
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- salt + pepper to taste
Pasta with Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, Fresh Corn & Tomatoes
- 8 oz. pasta
- 2 ears corn husked (be sure to remove all of the silk)
- 1 c. halved grape tomatoes
- 1 batch Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto
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Instructions
Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto
- Combine cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, almonds, olive oil, and lime juice in food processor. Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pasta with Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, Fresh Corn & Tomatoes
- Cook the pasta in a large pot or Dutch oven according to package instructions. Two minutes before the pasta is done, drop the corn into the pot. When the pasta is finished cooking, use tongs to remove the corn and set aside. Drain the pasta well and transfer it to a large bowl, then rinse the corn in cold water until it's cool enough to handle.
- Use a knife or corn zipper to remove the kernels from the cob. Toss the pasta, corn, and tomatoes with the Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
878mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4853IU
(97%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4853IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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