Step 1

Cook the pasta. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook your pasta according to the package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 2

Make the pesto. Combine the pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Then, transfer to a bowl or mason jar until ready to use. Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge.

Step 3

Toss everything together. Return the pasta to the pot, and add the pesto sauce, adding pasta water as needed to reached desired consistency and help the sauce bind to the pasta.

Step 4

Garnish and serve. Adjust seasoning with salt & pepper to taste and garnish with extra cilantro, peanuts and lime wedges.