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: 468 kcal, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 26 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 424 mg, Potassium: 218 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 73 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 113 mg, Iron: 2 mg