Spinach-Basil Pesto with ZENB Penne Pasta
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Serving Size: 348.51g
Calories: 522
| Amount per Serving* | |
| Total Fat | 24g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g |
| Salt | 2mg |
| Carbohydrates | 47g |
| Fibre | 12g |
| Protein | 25.5g |
Pesto is a go-to for many when looking for a sauce to pair with their pasta. This ZENB Penne Pasta recipe uses spinach, basil, pine nuts, and more to deliver a delicious homemade pesto pasta. Make sure to toast the pine nuts to improve the texture and flavour of the pesto.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box (340g) ZENB Penne Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
- 256g loosely packed baby spinach
- 256g loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 32g grated Parmesan cheese
- 32g toasted pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain; keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, add spinach, basil and garlic to work bowl of food processor. Pulse 5-10 sec. until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice and salt. Pulse 5-10 sec. to form thick paste. Process 10-20 sec. while adding oil through feed tube until smooth.
3.Combine pasta and pesto in large serving bowl. Add reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until well coated.
Tasty Tips
Toasting nuts improves the texture and flavor dramatically, and adds more flavour to a dish.
