Spicy Chipotle Pesto Pasta

Name: Spicy Chipotle Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound farfalle pasta; 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; ⅓ cup grated parmesan; ¼ cup pine nuts; 1 clove garlic; ⅓ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup Greek yogurt; 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 avocado; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings

Spicy Chipotle Pesto Pasta

Iris Warren

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This pesto is unbelievably easy to make, and this pasta packs in quite a punch. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound farfalle pasta
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce or more, to taste
⅓ cup grated parmesan
¼ cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 roma tomatoes diced
1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
To make the pesto, combine chipotle peppers, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream and Greek yogurt until emulsified; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, pesto, corn, black beans and tomatoes.
Serve immediately with avocado and cilantro, if desired.