Cilantro-Mint Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Cilantro-Mint Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cilantro-Mint Pesto; 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 3 scallions, roughly chopped; 1 serrano chili, cut into fourths; 1 tablespoon chaat masala; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from a whole lemon); Pasta; 1 pound pasta - I like fusili; 2 cups cooked, chicken cut into bite size peices; 2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch peices; 1 red onion, cut into 1 inch peices; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

Cilantro-Mint Pesto
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts
1 bunch cilantro
1 cup fresh mint leaves
3 scallions, roughly chopped
1 serrano chili, cut into fourths
1 tablespoon chaat masala
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from a whole lemon)
Pasta
1 pound pasta - I like fusili
2 cups cooked, chicken cut into bite size peices
2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch peices
1 red onion, cut into 1 inch peices
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Combine all the ingredients for the pesto in the bowl of your food processor, except the oil and pulse until all is uniformly chopped. Scrape down the sides with a spatula a few times to make sure nothing is missed.
2
With the machine running slowly add the oil in a thin stream.
3
Taste the pesto and add more salt or fresh lemon juice as needed.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5
Toss the bell pepper and red onion with the 1 tbl of olive oil.
6
On a parchment lined cookie sheet, spread the bell pepper and onion in a single layer.
7
Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.
8
Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the box. Before draining, reserve a half cup of pasta water.
9
Put the pasta back in the pot and add the pesto, past water, chicken, and roasted veggies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cilantro-Mint Pesto, 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Cilantro-Mint Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro-Mint Pesto Pasta

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