Spicy Cilantro Pesto Pasta
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A Mexican-inspired pasta dish with a vibrant cilantro pesto made from poblanos, jalapeños, and pumpkin seeds, tossed with sautéed zucchini. Bold, spicy, and quick for weeknight dinners.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 14.5 ounces Barilla Protein+™ Penne
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 yellow squash or green zucchini (sliced)
- 6.5 ounce jar Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 poblano chile peppers (roasted and seeded)
- 1 to 2 jalapeños
- handful cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or Parmesan
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 345mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 392mg
- Calcium
- 113mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 345MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.