After sampling this pasta at the Macy’s Culinary Council Event I knew I needed to make it very, very soon. I’ve clearly been loving the Asian flavors this summer so why not keep the trend going?
This pesto, much like the classic basil pesto is not just limited to pasta. Try this topping on salmon, tossed with shrimp or tofu or even thinned out as a dressing for salads. Whatever you put it on, the fresh flavors will have you coming back for more.
Edamame Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook pasta to al dente, reserving about 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
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While pasta is cooking, make pesto. Place garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add edamame, cilantro, basil, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, and salt to processor and process until pesto is smooth. Add a little pasta water if mixture is too thick.
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Toss pasta in pesto sauce, adding a drizzle of pasta water if needed and top with a drizzle of sesame oil and salt to taste.
Notes
- Makes 2 cups of pesto
Mellissa
It looks just as good as when we tasted it at Macy’s!
Mo@MommyRD
Now that sounds like my kind of pesto! Looks delicious, even at 6:50 am! Such a cute photo of you on the front page!
Holly
this is so up my alley it’s not even funny! i love the combination of fresh flavors in here – especially the additions of edamame, cilantro and sesame oil. yummmm!
p.s. i am also loving that new pic of you!
Carissa @ Fit To Indulge
I wish I could take photos like these. You have amazing cooking skills as well as photography. Love it! Yum, yum.
erica
Wow! This looks great!
Faith @ lovelyascharged
I love how versatile pesto is. I never thought to make an edamame version!
mary beth hughes
what a good idea!
sophia
I think this will be lovely as a spread for black bean burgers! 😀
Katie@Cozydelicious
I love the idea of an edemame pesto! How yummy! And the combo of cilantro and basil sounds fantastic!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
This looks amazing, and that last picture is stunning! I’ll definitely be adding this recipe to the “meals I need to create with my new food processor” list.
lynn @ the actor's diet
i love this – what a great way for a vegetarian to get some protein…