Jul 18, 2007

Guru's Cilantro Lime Pesto Pasta

I forgot how much I loved this recipe until I rediscovered it on my {failed} Wire Whisk site. I loved Guru's when I was at BYU, & I love all things pesto. This recipe makes quite a bit- we typically have a few servings of leftovers.
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To make the pesto sauce:

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (do not include stems)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced, toasted almonds
3 tablespoons chopped, fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
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Mix With
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8 cups linguini pasta, cooked al dente
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
1 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced julienned

Using a blender, mix together the cilantro, olive oil, almonds, garlic, lime juice, 1/2 cup asiago, salt and chicken broth on low speed for 2 minutes. Set aside. In large saucepan combine pasta, cooked chicken and sauce. Heat over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour into serving bowls. Top with an additional 1/2 cup asiago and sun-dried tomatoes.

1 comment:

Heidi said...

I love pesto salads too. My mom makes a dish similar to this. Yum!