Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan

This Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan is bright, flavorful and packed with fresh herbs. If you’re craving a meal that feels like spring in a bowl, this easy pasta recipe is it! The Green Goddess sauce uses basil, cilantro, parsley, garlic, and green onion. It packs a perfect punch and goes so well with the creaminess and saltiness of the parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm for dinner or chilled for a picnic side dish. 

I started a little spring garden today and can’t wait to have an abundance of fresh herbs. In my opinion, they are one of the best ways to add extra flavor to recipes, and they definitely help make this pasta so delicious! This green goddess sauce is similar to a pesto but with more fresh herbs and lemon juice.  If you like bold flavors, you’ll love this easy pasta recipe.

What You’ll Love About This Fresh Green Goddess Pasta!

• Packed with flavor – The green goddess sauce uses many fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s full of flavor and is anything but boring!
• Great way to use fresh herbs – If you’re growing a few different kinds of herbs in your spring garden, this pasta is the perfect way to use them.  You can use whatever herbs you have on hand.
• Can be served warm or cold – I like to serve this pasta warm, for dinner, but it can also be served chilled as a side dish at a potluck or BBQ.

Green Goddess Pasta Recipe Ingredients

• Pasta – You can use any kind of pasta you like for this recipe, regular or gluten-free. I used a bite-sized pasta, but something longer like spaghetti or fettuccine would also work.
• Parmesan Cheese – I used grated parmesan cheese, like the kind you put on pizza, but freshly grated parmesan from a block would also work great.
• Greek Goddess Dressing – The green goddess dressing is made using fresh basil, cilantro, parsley, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and, salt and pepper. You can easily adjust the flavors to your liking.

How To Make Quick and Easy Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add your pasta and a big pinch of salt, and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta well and return to the pot.
2. Make the sauce while the pasta is cooking. Add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until completely combined and a smooth sauce is formed.
3. Pour the sauce over the hot pasta and mix well. Add in the parmesan cheese and mix again, until everything is completely combined. Serve Green Goddess pasta immediately while warm.
4. If you prefer to make this recipe as a side dish/pasta salad, drain pasta and rinse with cold water for a couple minutes. Once pasta has cooled down, pour the sauce and parmesan cheese over and mix until combined. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

• Can gluten-free pasta be used? Yes, you can use any kind of pasta you prefer for this recipe.
• Can this recipe be made vegan? Yes, you can omit the parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative. A couple of Tablespoons of nutritional yeast would also work well in place of parmesan.
• Should this pasta recipe be served hot or cold? I originally made this recipe to be served warm, but you could also chill it and serve it as a side dish of pasta salad.
• How long will pasta leftovers last? If stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, leftover pasta should last about 4-5 days. Re-heat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• Can vegetables be added to the pasta?  Yes, you can add any veggies you like to this pasta dish. Roasted or sautéed veggies would be great.

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Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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This Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan is bright, flavorful and packed with tons of fresh herbs!  If you’re craving a meal that feels like spring in a bowl, this easy pasta recipe is it!  The green goddess sauce is made using basil, cilantro, parsley, garlic and green onion.  It packs a perfect punch and goes so well with the creaminess and saltiness of the parmesan cheese.  Enjoy warm for dinner or chilled for a picnic side dish.

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb pasta, your favorite kind
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Green Goddess Sauce

• 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, I like to use flat leaf parsley
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup diced green onions
• 2–3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 3 lemons
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.  Add in your pasta, along with a big pinch of salt, and cook according to package directions.  Drain pasta well and then add back into your pot.
2. Make the sauce while the pasta is cooking.  To a blender, add all sauce ingredients and then blend until completely combined, and a smooth sauce is formed.
3. Pour the sauce over the hot pasta and mix together well.  Add in the parmesan cheese and mix again, until everything is completely combined.  Serve Green Goddess pasta immediately, while warm.
4. If you prefer to make this recipe as a side dish/pasta salad: drain pasta and rinse with cold water for a couple of minutes.  Once pasta has cooled down, pour the sauce and parmesan cheese over and mix until combined.  Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American