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Cilantro Pesto Pasta
Serves: 4-6
This cheesy cilantro pesto pasta makes the ideal summer lunch or dinner.
INGREDIENTS:
1 package dried pasta (your favorite shape)
2 cups cilantro
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp pepper
1 cup Rizo Bros Cotija Cheese
1/4 cup Rizo Bros Queso Fresco
1/4 cup pepita seeds (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
1 red bell pepper, small diced
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup cream
PREPARATION:
Place cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, peptic seeds, and Cotija cheese in blender and blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth
Season a pot of water with salt and bring to a boil
Cook pasta in water until al dente
Bring a sauté pan to medium heat and melt butter in pan
Add peppers pan and season lightly with salt and pepper
Once peppers are tender, add cream
Once cream is slightly reduced, add cilantro pesto and stir to combine
Toss pasta in completed sauce and serve garnished with pepita seeds and Queso Fresco
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