cilantro and pumpkin seed pesto pasta

Name: Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) elbow spaghetti or any pasta you want; salt; 1/4 cup(s) hulled pumpkin seeds; 2 cup(s) fresh cilantro; 2 clove(s) garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; fresh grated Parmesan, for serving

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jul 24, 2025

The fresh pesto is so good on pasta.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow spaghetti or any pasta you want
salt
1/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
2 cups fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 small jalapeno, seeded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
fresh grated Parmesan, for serving

How To Make cilantro and pumpkin seed pesto pasta

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta.

Step 2

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan. Add to the food processor. Add the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, jalapeno, and salt to the process. Process while drizzling in the olive oil,
Step 3

Drain the pasta and place it back in the pan over medium heat, and add the cilantro pesto and mix well
Step 4

Serve with Parmesan sprinkled on top.
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