Recipe courtesy of Guru's
Guru's Cilantro Lime Pesto Pasta
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1986
- Total Fat
- 111
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 190
- Dietary Fiber
- 14
- Sugar
- 11
- Protein
- 58
- Cholesterol
- 74
- Sodium
- 2861
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (do not include stems)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced, toasted almonds
3 tablespoons chopped, fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup shredded asiago, plus 1/2 cup shredded
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
8 cups linguini pasta, cooked al dente
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
4 cups pesto sauce
1 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced julienned
Directions
- Using a blender, mix together the cilantro, olive oil, almonds, garlic, lime juice, 1/2 cup asiago, salt and chicken broth on low speed for 2 minutes. Set aside. In large saucepan combine pasta, cooked chicken and sauce. Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour into serving bowls. Top with remaining asiago and sun-dried tomatoes.