Cilantro Pesto Pasta
Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: 30-Minute Fusion
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By hhowe
on February 09, 2013
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Did not love it, I did not use any nuts either.
I used what I thought was less than two inches of ginger and it seemed a little too overpowering. It is pretty spicy also and tastes like its missing something. I added basil and butter which helped a lot. I would not make this dish again. But it was pretty cheap at $15.00
By pwmeloney_12946673
delaware
on March 24, 2012
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My whole family loved this pasta dish, and the funny part is somehow I messed up and used parsley in place of cilantro.
By edo funk
Florida
on May 23, 2011
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This pesto is sooo good. i didnt add the ginger because i was out but i did add a 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. will be making again!
By melycuellar_7257512
Dallas, TX
on May 16, 2011
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This one's a family favorite! I substitute pecans for the macadamia nuts (they're too expensive for me and add seasoned chicken to make it more of a full meal. It's a perfect light tasting pasta for a spring or summer meal. Love it love it love it!
By AlaskanAlison
Alaska
on February 18, 2011
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This was absolutely delicious! Very fresh and fun. Will definintely be making again.
By danik12
on January 30, 2011
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Simple and different than the same old pasta... will make again!
By sheryldeer
Ewa Beach, HI
on July 19, 2010
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So nice to have pasta that isn't made with the same boring old pesto or red sauce! It's spicy, but not overpowering. The freshness of the lime and cilantro makes this a real stand out. When I have people over for a party, I put this out as part of the buffet and I get multiple requests for the recipe. I have also made this as a sit down meal by tossing in some grilled shrimp or chicken and also got rave reviews. If your tastes are a little more milquetoast, you may want to pass on this fresh, exciting dish.
By pearlprelude_28...
Manahawkin, NJ
on July 11, 2010
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This receipe is delicious! I used pine nuts because I did not have macadamia nuts and it was so good! My husband loved it as well. I love cilantro and I try to find all different kinds of recipes to use it in. Will definitely be making this again!
By laurenfortgang_...
Brooklyn, 72
on April 15, 2010
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I often think of this recipe when I'm in the grocery store wondering what I could possible make for dinner. I'm not a serious cook by any means, but get really excited to find flavors I like that I can put together easily. I'm also a vegetarian so this is a great main dish. I omitted ginger because I didn't have any on hand but doubled the red pepper. It's VERY spicy but both my boyfriend and I love spice. I put in two limes as well. Used almonds instead because they were around. I don't mind the 'chunkiness' of the nuts if not fully processed into the pesto.. I put this over a lemon pepper pasta and the citrus really popped! I also diced some faux chicken into this dish which doesn't fool my boyfriend, but it doesn't bother him either. I think this would be delicious as a cold pasta salad too! Scarfing it down now and already planning the next time I'll make it!
By roberthermes46_...
calais, 58
on October 03, 2009
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Unlike a few other reviewers, I found this to be a great recipe that is fast, and can be frozen for use later. Make sure to use a good quality (not old, either EVOO or it might not taste quite right. We sometimes add shrimp to make it a main dish. Everyone loves this!