Super Green Pesto Pasta
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 10 servings
- Calories
- 290
- Total Fat
- 13
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 34
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 10
- Cholesterol
- 39
- Sodium
- 90
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
50 grams (2 ounces) basil leaves
30 grams (1 ounce) Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
50 grams (2 ounces) pine nuts, plus extra to serve
1 large garlic clove
85 milliliters (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for frying
2 zucchini, diced
300 grams (10 ounces) frozen peas
500 grams (1 pound 2 ounces) fresh tagliatelle
Directions
Special equipment:
Food processor, frying pan, saucepan- In a food processor blitz the basil with the Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic, season well with salt and pepper and gradually whizz in the oil until you have a glossy pesto.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly colored. Add the frozen peas and allow to defrost and warm through.
- Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain and add to the pan of veg along with the pesto. Serve with a scattering of pine nuts and Parmesan.