PASTA WITH CILANTRO-PEANUT PESTO

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Cilantro can be polarizing, but many cooks around the world rely on it for the fresh, citrusy element it adds to an array of dishes -- like this pasta dish with Southeast Asian flair.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch cilantro, 1/4 cup leaves reserved for serving
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
3/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon light-brown sugar
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, ginger, vegetable and sesame oils, red-pepper flakes, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup peanuts. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Season with soy sauce and pulse to combine.
  • In a large bowl, toss pesto with pasta. Roughly chop remaining peanuts and sprinkle over pasta along with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Rohit
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This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. The pesto lacked flavor and the pasta was overcooked. I also found that the vegetables were not cooked evenly. Overall, I was not impressed with this recipe.


mohamed attia
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Not bad!


Faustina Mukatuka
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I thought this dish was delicious! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I also really liked the addition of the vegetables. They added a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to othe


Carson Bolin
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Meh.


Laki Shah
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The cilantro-peanut pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the addition of snap peas and bell peppers gave it a nice crunch. I also liked that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredi