PASTA WITH VIETNAMESE PESTO
I like pasta with pesto because it is a one-bowl, one-pot deal. This is a really yummy pesto. If you can't find fresh lemon grass, use an equal amount of grated lemon zest instead.
Provided by jen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Vietnamese
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak rice noodles in a large bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Drain the noodles, and set them aside.
- Make the pesto: In a blender or food processor combine the chopped cilantro, basil, garlic cloves, lemongrass, jalapeno peppers, imitation fish sauce or salt, and 2 tablespoons of the peanuts. Whirl just until the herbs and peanuts are coarsely chopped. While the machine is running add the oil in a thin stream. Then add the remaining peanuts and run the machine in short spurts until the peanuts are coarsely chopped.
- Place soaked rice noodles into a large skillet with 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat. Stir until most of the water has been absorbed and the noodles are tender.
- Add almost all of the pesto, and stir well, adding a few tablespoons of water if the pesto is clumping.
- Taste the pasta and add more pesto, lime juice, imitation fish sauce, salt, or pepper if you like. Garnish the pasta with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanuts, and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.3 calories, Carbohydrate 98.8 g, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 216.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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Moshif Mosa
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste.
Wahid Sahil
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto was especially flavorful.
Katelynn Schroeder
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. I used store-bought pesto to save time, and it still turned out great.
Nkwegu Ifeanyi
[email protected]I thought the dish was a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
Aeyanzu Gurung
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The Vietnamese pesto was a great way to change up my usual pasta routine.
Ummi Haruna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Vietnamese food, but I thought this dish was pretty good.
Tony cranmer
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Chris Opio
[email protected]Great recipe! I will definitely be making this again.
Wesley Carry
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Darragh McKeon
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the dish didn't turn out as expected.
Chris Boyd
[email protected]The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the flavors were still good.
Khumo Mphogo
[email protected]I thought the flavors in this dish were a bit too strong for my taste.
Alexander Quiroz
[email protected]This pasta dish was a delicious and refreshing change from my usual pasta recipes. The Vietnamese pesto was flavorful and the vegetables added a nice crunch.
Ky'Juan Harris
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the peanuts, which added a nice crunch.
Haley Seepersaud
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Athar Bhatti
[email protected]Loved the unique flavor of the Vietnamese pesto. It was a great change from the traditional basil pesto.
Ajwa Batool
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe with great results. The pesto was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again!
Leonel Almonte
[email protected]This Vietnamese pesto pasta was a delightful fusion of flavors! The combination of basil, mint, cilantro, and peanuts created a unique and aromatic pesto that perfectly complemented the al dente pasta. The addition of vegetables added a nice crunch a