How to Make Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to jazz up your pasta dishes? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto. This dish is perfect for those who love a little bit of heat and a lot of flavor. The combination of spicy jalapenos, fresh herbs, and creamy cheese makes for a mouthwatering sauce that will take your pasta to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 3 jalapeno peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound linguini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Toast the pumpkin seeds in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Raise the oven's temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the bell and jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet. Roast the peppers for 15 to 20 minutes; until the skin blisters. Let the peppers cool a bit then pull the skin away from the flesh; discard the skin.
  • In a food processor or blender combine 4 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds, cilantro, garlic and the peppers. Blend until the contents are coarsely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the oil and the lime juice. Blend in the salt and pepper
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally until it is just tender. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
  • Set the pot over medium heat, add the tomatoes and the pesto. Stir well. Add more salt and pepper, if you'd like. Spoon the pasta onto plates. Serve the pasta garnished with the remaining pumpkin seeds and lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    620 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 308mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 93g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 70mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 593mg