Chilli-pesto pasta
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 4
Time to make: 30 mins
Total cost: $23.44 / $5.86 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 250g dried spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- 2 bunches broccolini or 1 head broccoli, trimmed, cut in short lengths
- 2 cups baby rocket
- 1-2 large red chillies, trimmed, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup (60g) cashews, roasted
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh coriander, trimmed, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
1 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add pasta and cook following packet directions. Add broccolini to pan for last 2 minutes of cooking time to blanch. Drain pasta and broccolini then return to pan. Add rocket and stir through. Cover to keep warm.
2 Meanwhile, to make pesto combine chillies, cashews, garlic, oil and half the coriander in a deep bowl. Add lemon zest and juice to bowl. Blend mixture with a stick blender (or in a food processor), adding up to 2-3 tablespoons hot water to thin pesto if necessary.
3 Place pasta and broccolini in a large bowl with chilli pesto and chopped tomatoes. Toss to coat.
4 Divide pasta among serving bowls. Scatter with remaining coriander then serve.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Kilojoules 1840kJ
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Calories 440cal
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Protein 17g
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Total fat 16g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 55g
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–Sugars 6g
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Dietary fibre 10g
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Sodium 40mg
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Calcium 130mg
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Iron 2.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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