Linguine with Cilantro Pesto

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 7/28/2020

Cilantro and parsley team up in the delicious pesto sauce that's perfect over pasta.

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 12 ounce dried linguine, cooked and drained

Directions

  1. Place garlic in a food processor, pulse to chop. Add cilantro, parsley, oil, cheese, walnuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper; process until a paste forms. Toss with warm pasta.

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