Cashew Pesto Pasta
Creamy 5-minute cashew pesto pasta sauce tossed with your favorite noodles.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces pasta noodles
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- ⅓ cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine basil leaves, cashews, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese,salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth.
- Toss noodles with pesto and serve. Top with additional parmesan cheese and cashews if desired.
Notes
Protein option: amp this dish up a bit by adding your favorite protein, like chicken, shrimp, or steak.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 2mg
