Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce
by Tarla Dalal

Pesto, as you know, is a famous Italian sauce that combines nuts, garlic and basil. This particular recipe adds a new dimension to pesto by introducing coriander, onions and green chillies into it!

These ingredients give the pesto a very peppy flavour and unbeatable aroma, while a dose of butter and fresh cream give it an awesomely creamy texture.

This all-new Pesto and Coriander Sauce matches perfectly with fettuccine pasta. Together with Garlic Bread , the Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce makes a tasty and wholesome meal.

Enjoy how to make Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce

This recipe has been viewed 35130 times

5/5 stars 100% LIKED IT
2 REVIEWS ALL GOOD

Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce recipe - How to make Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce

For Veg Fettuccine Pasta In Pesto and Coriander Sauce
2 1/2 cups cooked fettuccine

For The Pesto Coriander Sauce
1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander (dhania)
1 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts (akhrot)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup roughly chopped onions
1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/4 cup fresh cream
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1/4 cup grated processed cheese

For Serving
garlic (lehsun)

Method
For the pesto and coriander sauce

Combine the coriander, basil leaves, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, onions, green chillies and salt in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste without using any water. Keep aside.
Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the chilli flakes and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add the prepared pesto coriander paste, fresh cream, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

How to proceed

To make veg fettuccine pasta in pesto and coriander sauce, just before serving re-heat the prepared sauce, add the fettuccine, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Garnish with cheese and serve immediately with garlic bread.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	167 cal
Protein	2.2 g
Carbohydrates	3 g
Fiber	0.4 g
Fat	16.3 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	378.6 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Folic Acid	1.3 mcg
Calcium	31.2 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	40.4 mg
Potassium	36.4 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg

Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce Video

vivek kumar nice

on 23 Jan 17 09:54 PM

Tarla Dalal

24 Jan 17 11:19 AM

Hi Vivek , we are delighted you loved the Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Foodie #501131

on 23 Nov 10 11:56 AM

EXCELLENT . A VERY POPULAR PARTY FAVORITE. EASY TO PREPARE. ONE OF MY FAVORITES. MUST TRY. THANKS