basil-pesto-penne-pasta

Basil Pesto Penne Pasta

Total time: 30 minutes

Serves 4

13.0 grams of fibre per serving

This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.

INGREDIENTS

100g - Pine nuts, toasted

100g - Fresh basil

20g - Tomato cherry, diced

40g - Celery, chopped

2 tb - Olive oil

50ml - Water

2 cups - Water (for cooking penne)

50g - Wholemeal penne

1 pinch - Salt

UTENSILS

Blender, Pot, Chopping board, Knife

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the pine nuts, basil, tomato cherries and celery in a blender. Add the olive oil to the mixture in the bowl.

2. Blend the mixture thoroughly until it is smooth and creamy. Add an appropriate amount of water to achieve the desired consistency of the pesto sauce. Season with a pinch of salt.

3. Bring water to a boil in a pot, and cook the pasta until it is al dente.

4. Strain the penne and finish the dish by topping it with the pesto sauce.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

1 serving = about 300g

Energy (kcal)

494.0

Carbs (g)

51.0

Proteins (g)

15.0

Fats (g)

26.0

Fibre (g)

13.0