How to make Whole Wheat Pasta With Walnut Pesto -
A nutritious and healthy pasta served with walnut pesto.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Wholewheat penne pasta, Walnut kernels (अखरोट की गिरि)
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Noodles and Pastas
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Whole Wheat Pasta With Walnut Pesto Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Whole Wheat Pasta With Walnut Pesto Recipe
Wholewheat penne pasta 200 grams
Walnut kernels
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Baby tomatoes halved 12-14
Salt to taste
Crushed red chillies 1 teaspoon
Walnut pesto
Walnut kernels crushed 8-10
Basil leaves 3/4 cup
Garlic 3-4 cloves
Salt to taste
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Parmesan cheese grated 4 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a pan, add the baby tomatoes and salt. Cover and cook.
Step 2
Grind together basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, salt and two tablespoons olive oil till smooth. Add two tablespoons parmesan cheese and grind.
Step 3
Meanwhile boil water in a deep pan. Put the penne in a colander, sprinkle salt and place it in the boiling water. Cover and cook till just done.
Step 4
When the tomatoes soften, crush them with the back of the ladle. Add the walnut pesto, crushed red chillies and mix well. Drain the pasta and add to the pesto sauce and mix well.
Step 5
Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese and serve hot immediately.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1454 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 155.8 gm
Protein : 34.8 gm
Fat : 76.8 gm
Other : Zinc- 1.3mg
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