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Last Updated January 20, 2021. Published March 31, 2015 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Cilantro Basil Pesto Pasta

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Gluten-free cilantro basil pesto pasta with a pesto sauce packed with kale and zucchini!

We have been trying out new recipes that incorporate lots of vegetables in them. Last week turned out to be “green food” week. We made green pasta, green chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and green chocolate chip spinach muffins.

Like the majority of my recipes, the good ones turn out to be a total fluke in the beginning until I remake it to perfection. Lets start with how this Cilantro Basil Pesto Pasta came about. I was trying to make basil and cilantro pesto sauce for a pasta dinner. My husband loves cilantro and doesn't like the overpowering flavor of basil (I disagree with that one!) so we compromised on combining the two. Only I added too much salt to my pesto! What to do… what to do? I diluted it with a zucchini and a couple handfuls of kale (or you could use spinach). It turned out it be a smooth creamy consistency that our whole family enjoyed. Toss your pesto over noodles and add some peas, broccoli and edamame beans for additional nutrition and protein. Chase loved playing with long green “nooo-nooos!”

I am kind of going off what I remember as far as amounts, so please forgive me. If you make this cilantro basil petso pasta, please hash tag me on Instagram at #DelightfulMomFood @delightfulmomfood or leave a comment below! What are some of your other favorite gluten free pasta dishes?

* Skip the cheese for vegan, or use vegan cheese.

Cilantro Basil Pesto Pasta

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Print Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Ingredients

  • PESTO:
  • 2 cups of cilantro leaves
  • 2 cups of basil leaves
  • 2 handfuls of chopped kale leaves
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • PASTA:
  • ½ package of gluten-free spaghetti noodles
  • 2 cups of frozen broccoli
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • 1 cup of frozen edamame beans

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, blend 2 handfuls of kale, one zucchini, basil, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot according to directions saving about 1/2 cup of the water. Drain and bring back to large pot. Add frozen peas, broccoli and edamame beans. Add desired amount of your pesto sauce. Heat on low until broccoli is thawed. If it starts to thicken, add a bit of the reserved water so your pasta doesn't become sticky.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is also a homeschooling mama who loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower bbq pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook and Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook and founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality health supplements.

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Danielle Fahrenkrug | Recipe Developer
Hi, and welcome to Delightful Mom Food! I'm Danielle, the creator of these simple, healthy, gluten-free recipes that are family friendly. Because eating healthy should be delicious and mean you can still enjoy your favorite foods! I am also the founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality natural health supplements, 3x cookbook author, and certified health and nutrition life coach.
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