Macadamia Pesto Fettuccini

Macadamia Pesto Fettuccini
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 10minutes
Total time is 25minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

8 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
For the pesto
  • 4tablespoons olive oil
  • 40grams macadamia nuts, toasted
  • 100grams rocket
  • 50grams parmesan, grated, save 20g for serving
  • 1 medium lemon, juice and zest
  • 1 pinch cracked black pepper
  • 400grams fettuccine
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

Nutrition per serving

2720 Kilojoules or 652 Calories
31% of daily energy intake*
Protein
17.8grams
Fat
30.5grams
Carbs
74.8grams
Sugars
3.8grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

Macadamia nuts add richness to delightfully different rocket-based pesto, perfect tossed through pasta.

Method

Step 1 of 3

Tip all of the pesto ingredients into a food processor and blitz to a coarse paste.

Step 2 of 3

Bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the fettuccine according to pack instructions and drain, reserving a couple of tablespoons of starchy water. Place the fettuccine back in the pot.

Step 3 of 3

Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss well to coat, adding starchy water as necessary to loosen. Serve with extra grated parmesan and black pepper on top, if desired.

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