pasta with cilantro pesto & american grana

Name: Pasta with Cilantro Pesto & American Grana
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE PESTO; 3 cup(s) cilantro; 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 3 clove(s) garlic; 1/4 cup(s) american grana cheese grated; salt and pepper; ## FOR THE PASTA; 8 ounce(s) pasta of choice; shredded american grana cheese for garnish

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Apr 30, 2020

Tasty pasta side dish

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE PESTO
3 cups cilantro
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup american grana cheese grated
salt and pepper
FOR THE PASTA
8 ounces pasta of choice
shredded american grana cheese for garnish

How To Make pasta with cilantro pesto & american grana

Step 1

For the Pesto Place the cilantro, pine nuts, zest, juice, garlic and olive oil in food processor.

Step 2

Process until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 3

Stir in the cheese and taste to adjust for salt and pepper.
Step 4

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water and drain. Stir the cilantro pesto into the warm pasta. Serve immediately topped with more cheese.
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