Creamy Cilantro Pasta
Creamy Cilantro Pasta is a bright, herby dish that blends fresh cilantro, garlic, cashews, and lime into a silky green sauce perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s quick, dairy-free, and comes together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry staples.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 631kcal
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) dry pasta
- 1 oz (30 g) fresh cilantro, leaves and stems
- 1 oz (30 g) raw cashew nuts
- 2 small garlic cloves
- ½ small jalapeño, deseeded and sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 small lime
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it generously, then cook your pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Just before draining, scoop out 1 cup of the starchy cooking water and set it aside.7 oz dry pasta
- In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro (leaves and tender stems), raw cashews, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil, lime juice, agave syrup, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.1 oz fresh cilantro1 oz raw cashew nuts2 small garlic cloves½ small jalapeño4 tablespoons olive oilJuice of 1 small lime1 tablespoon agave syrup¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pour in ½ cup of the reserved hot pasta water and blend again until the mixture turns silky and bright green.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot and toss well with the creamy cilantro sauce. Add another drizzle of pasta water if the sauce feels thick; you want every noodle to be glossy and coated.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t toss the cilantro stems as they blend down easily and add tons of flavor.
- Add some pasta water to the blender after pouring the sauce and blitz to clean. You can than use that to loosen the sauce when tossing with the pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg