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Coriander Pesto Pasta

Published: May 7, 2019 · Modified: Apr 18, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 1 Comment

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This coriander pesto pasta (or cilantro pesto pasta if you are in the US!) is a flavourful twist on regular pasta, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. A simple recipe that comes together in less than half an hour, it is a vegan and low histamine recipe.

Do check out my vegetable pesto pasta for another weeknight meal idea!

coriander pesto pesto in a grey bow with a spoon in it.

Pesto is always a tasty way to perk up meals, and you may like to see my red pepper pesto pasta and pumpkin pesto soup for flavourful some dishes.

This easy pasta is just the thing for a busy weeknight dinner! Fresh herbs give so much flavour, yet we have all the comfort food vibes from the pasta. I think you will add this coriander pesto pasta to your weekly menu!

This post was updated with new information, tips and photos on 8 January 2022.

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  • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🥬 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations to the recipe
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 More tasty pesto recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
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⭐ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Comfort food - this pesto pasta recipe is perfect for cosying up on the couch with!
  • New flavours - using coriander (cilantro) makes a nice change from basil and has so much flavour.
  • Weeknight dinner - a very simple and quick recipe to make.

🥬 Ingredients

individually labelled coriander, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, salt, garlic and apple cider vinegar.

Just seven ingredients, and mostly pantry staples are needed for this recipe:

  • Pasta - choose the type you prefer, and a gluten free option if required.
  • Coriander / cilantro - you want fresh coriander leaves without wilting or brown patches.
  • Pumpkin seeds / pepitas - these are used in place of pine nuts, and make it a nut free pesto recipe.
  • Garlic - add as many cloves as you like!
  • Extra virgin olive oil - the base of the pesto, I suggest to use extra virgin olive oil for its rich flavor.
  • Apple cider vinegar - for a little tang.
  • Salt - to season.
  • Pepper - optional, to season.

📖 Variations to the recipe

If you wish to combine herbs for the pesto, you may like to add a little parsley or basil.

My low histamine readers may wish to leave out the apple cider vinegar, or use white distilled vinegar instead.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Just a few very easy steps to make this coriander pesto pasta:

pumpkin seeds in a black skillet on a stove top.
pesto in a Nutri-Bullet blender.

Step 1

Dry toast the pumpkin seeds in a pan until they begin to slightly brown and pop. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.

Step 3

Combine all the ingredients for the pesto in a food processor (or I use a Nutri-Bullet) and blend to a thick pesto. You may need to scrape the sides of the blender down a few times.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Use fresh coriander / cilantro leaves for the best flavour.
  • Using extra virgin olive oil will have a better taste than regular olive oil, and has increased health benefits such as being high in antioxidants also (Healthline).
  • If the pesto feels too dry, add a little extra olive oil or pasta water. If lemon juice works for you, then a small squeeze would work also.
  • You will likely need to scrape the sides of the blender down a few times as this is a thicker pesto sauce.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Is coriander the same as cilantro?

Yes! It's called coriander in the UK and cilantro in the US.

Can I use any pasta for this coriander pesto pasta?

Most forms of pasta work well, including penne, fusilli and other small pasta shapes. Maybe even spaghetti if you fancy it!

Can I make the coriander pesto with pine nuts instead of pumpkin seeds?

Yes, if they work for you then pine nuts will make a lovely creamy pesto too!

coriander pesto pasta in a bowl with pumpkin seeds and coriander in the background.

🍽 More tasty pesto recipes

Pistachio pesto

Macadamia nut pesto

Dairy-free pumpkin seed pesto

Broccoli pesto pasta

Baked cod with pesto crust

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📖 Recipe

coriander pesto pasta in a light grey bowl with a fork next to a bunch of coriander and bowl of pumpkin seeds.

Coriander Pesto Pasta

Claire
Super quick and easy to make, this coriander pesto pasta is a classic dish with a little twist in flavours. We use pumpkin seeds in place of pine seeds and omit the cheese for a vegan pesto pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American, British, Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz pasta of your choice

For the pesto

  • ½ cup coriander (fresh) tightly packed
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1-2 cloves garlic to preference
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar optional
  • pink himalayan salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Lightly toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-4 minutes on a low heat in a pan (without oil) until they start to brown and pop. Once toasted, set aside on some kitchen towel.
  • Once the pumpkin seeds have cooled, add all the ingredients for the pesto to a food processor and blend until you have a thick pesto. Add a dash of the pasta water and/or olive oil if it seems too dry.
  • Cook the pasta in a saucepan according to the packet instructions.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the pesto in the saucepan and serve immediately as it is, or with a side salad or other side-dishes.

Notes

  • If the pesto seems to thick or dry, then add either pasta water or more olive oil.
  • You will likely need to scrape the sides of the food processor down a few times.
  • This makes a fair amount of pesto, so you may have some left for another meal.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Histamine Intolerance food compatibility list
All ingredients in this recipe rate as a '0' on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • apple cider vinegar which rates '1',
  • garlic, which rates as '1'.
  • coriander, which rates as '0' is stated to be well tolerated in small amounts.
  • Wheat, which would be the main ingredient of traditional pasta, scores a '1' on the SIGHI scale. 

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Katie Clark says

    September 28, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Yay! Pesto without dairy! All store types (and restaurants) have dairy in it. Love this one!

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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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