Spaghetti With Swiss Chard, Cilantro, And Cashew Pe

Name: Spaghetti With Swiss Chard, Cilantro, And Cashew Pesto And Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch cilantro; 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed; 1/2 serrano chile, seeded; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces goat cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; zest of one lemon; juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup olive oil (plus/minus a couple tablespoons); 1 packet spaghetti, cooked

Servings: persons

1 bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed
1/2 serrano chile, seeded
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
zest of one lemon
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup olive oil (plus/minus a couple tablespoons)
1 packet spaghetti, cooked

1
Combine cilantro, chard, chile, almonds, garlic clove, salt, lemon zest and juice into a food processor or vitamix.
2
Pulse to form a coarse puree.
3
Add olive oil slowly with food processor/blender running. You may need a little more or less than 1 cup, depending on the size of the cilantro bunch.
4
Once it starts to look combined, add the goat cheese, 2 ounces at a time. (Note: The goat cheese will give the pesto a creamier, smoother look than typical pesto.)
5
Transfer pesto to a mixing bowl.
6
Cook spaghetti according to directions on box.
7
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Add cooked spaghetti to pesto, toss to coat. Add some of the pasta cooking liquid if necessary to loosen it up.
8
Serve immediately with torn cilantro leaves and chopped cashews

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch cilantro, 1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, 1/2 serrano chile, seeded, 1 garlic clove, peeled, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Swiss Chard, Cilantro, And Cashew Pesto And Goat Cheese 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.

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Spaghetti With Swiss Chard, Cilantro, And Cashew Pesto And Goat Cheese

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