Spaghettini con Coriandolo

Name: Spaghettini con Coriandolo (Thin spaghetti with coriander)
Yield: Serves 4-5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz (350 g) quick cooking spaghetti; 2 oz (50 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese; 3 oz (75) walnut pieces; 12 oz (350 g) fromage frais; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 oz (100 g) fresh coriander leaves; 1 oz (25 g) butter

Thin spaghetti with coriander

Preparation info

Serves
4-5

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Pasta Italian Style

By Patricia Lousada

Published 1991

About

A purée made from fresh coriander leaves and walnuts is a delightful alternative to pesto. Coriander’s special taste grows on you and you can easily grow your own supply from seed in the summer.

Ingredients

4 oz (100 g) fresh coriander leaves
1 oz (25

Europe
Italy
Main course
Vegetarian
Mediterranean
Pasta
Summer

Method

Wash the coriander under cold running water and shake dry. Cut off the stalks and discard. Place 4 oz (100 g) of the leaves in a blender or food processor. Add the butter, fromage frais and walnuts,