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    Speedy Basil Pesto Pasta

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    Speedy Basil Pesto Pasta
    Preparation time is 5minutes
    Cook time is 10minutes
    Total time is 15minutes
    Serve is for 4 people
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    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4

    6 Ingredients

    Number of servings
    4
    • 500grams Barilla penne rigate pasta no73
    • 190grams Barilla Pesto Alla Genovese
    • 60grams baby spinach
    • 250grams cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/4packets Woolworths shaved parmesan (250g)
    • 1/2 bunch basil, leaves picked

    Nutrition per serving

    3150 Kilojoules or 752 Calories
    36% of daily energy intake*
    Protein
    23.6grams
    Fat
    28.8grams
    Carbs
    95.5grams
    Sugars
    8.7grams

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

    Description

    Make your own pesto for this recipe or use store-bought pesto for a pasta that's packed with basil and parmesan flavours.

    Method

    Step 1 of 3

    Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes, reserving ⅓ cup of cooking liquid. Drain and return pasta to the saucepan.

    Step 2 of 3

    Add pesto, reserved cooking liquid, spinach and tomatoes. Toss to combine.

    Step 3 of 3

    Serve pasta topped with shaved parmesan and basil leaves.

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