SUPER GREEN PESTO PASTA

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You won't regret making your own pesto over the shop-bought variety. It has so much more flavor and vibrancy that you may never buy it again.

Provided by Donal Skehan

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Owen Oelsen
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This was a good basic pesto pasta recipe. I added some red pepper flakes to give it a little kick. It was a quick and easy weeknight meal.


swaleh omar
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the pesto, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Isrrael Cortez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli and zucchini, and I added them to the pesto pasta. It was a delicious and healthy meal!


Bangla YouTube
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I'm not a big fan of basil, so I used half basil and half parsley in the pesto. It turned out great! The sauce was still flavorful, but not overpowering.


joy Kahan
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This was my first time making pesto from scratch, and it was surprisingly easy! The sauce turned out beautifully, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


tajbire sordar
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile. I've used different types of pasta, vegetables, and even added some grilled chicken. It's always delicious.


BOKAMOSO BOKAMOSO
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I didn't have any arugula on hand, so I used all spinach. It still turned out great! The sauce was nice and thick, and the pasta was perfectly al dente.


Alannah Gaines
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra garlic and salt to give it some flavor. Other than that, it was a good basic pesto pasta recipe.


legendary gamez
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My kids loved it too, which is always a bonus.


Dylan Ramirez
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce came together in minutes, and the pasta cooked while I was making it. The whole dish was ready in under 30 minutes. Will definitely be making this again!


Vino de klerk
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of spinach and arugula gave the sauce a nice depth of flavor, and the pine nuts added a touch of richness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Daniel Onyilo
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This pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was incredibly flavorful, with the perfect balance of basil, spinach, and pine nuts. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish came together beautifully. Definitely a keeper!