Parsley Miso Pesto Pasta
I love using leftover fresh herbs to make pesto! This one has a little extra burst of flavor with the addition of white miso.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Pesto
- 1 cup Fresh Parsley leaves only; packed
- 2 cloves Garlic peeled
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon White Miso
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian Chili Oil optional
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil adjust as needed
Other Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta I used Cavatappi
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese freshly grated to serve
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional drizzle to serve
Instructions
Pesto
- Add all pesto ingredients to a food processor except for the oils. Pulse several times until ingredients are broken into smaller pieces.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the optional chili oil and olive oil so it emulsifies with the other ingredients. Scrape the pesto down from the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula as needed. Add in more olive oil if needed to get the desired consistency.
Other Instructions
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Toss the prepared pesto with the cooked pasta.
- Divide evenly into bowls and serve with additional parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil as desired.
Video
@carolbeecooks Have you tried the new trader joe’s grilled chimichurri chicken thigh skewers yet? They paired nicely with a quick pesto pasta for an easy dinner! #pesto #pasta #traderjoes #chickenthighs
♬ fukumean - Gunna
Notes
Pesto is super customizable. Swap out ingredients, add extra seasonings, and adjust suggested ingredient amounts as desired. I typically don't measure very carefully when I make pesto. I add the ingredients, taste, and adjust as needed!
Serving Suggestion: I served this with Trader Joe's Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Thigh Skewers for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 916kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2692IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 5mg
