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 recipe - How to make Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce
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Makes 3 servings
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)
For the pesto and coriander sauce
- 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
- 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.
Veg Fettuccine Pasta in Pesto and Coriander Sauce Video
| 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 |
EXCELLENT . A VERY POPULAR PARTY FAVORITE. EASY TO PREPARE. ONE OF MY FAVORITES. MUST TRY. THANKS