Green Chile-Cilantro Pesto Sauce (Pasta)

Ingredients

• 2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 4 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chili peppers
• 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped fine
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Puree cilantro, cheese, green chile, jalapeno, pine nuts, and garlic in food processor until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.

2. 2

   With processor running, add oil in steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Toss pesto with cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking water, if necessary.