How long does Mint Pesto Pasta take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mint Pesto Pasta serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mint Pesto Pasta vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mint Pesto Pasta spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mint Pesto Pasta?

1 cup Macaroni Pasta, 1 cup Mint Leaves, As Needed Grated Cheese, ¼ cup Olive Oil, ½ cup Mushroom, 1 cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mint Pesto Pasta?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mint Pesto Pasta?

About 844 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mint Pesto Pasta

Name: Mint Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Peanuts; 1 Green Chilli; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; ½ tsp Lemon Juice; ¼ cup Olive Oil; As Needed Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 4 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Mushroom, Thinly Sliced; ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Coriander Leaves; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Macaroni Pasta; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 Tomato, Thinly Sliced; As Needed Grated Cheese; 1 cup Mint Leaves; 1 tbsp Grated Cheese

Also known as Indian Pesto Pasta · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

One-pot meals Noodles & Pasta

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving844 cal

Spicemild

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Mint pesto pasta: macaroni in a pesto of mint, coriander, peanuts, green chilli and cheese, with mushroom and tomato. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

20 items

Cooking for2 servings

Peanuts2 tbsp
Green Chilli1
Salt¾ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Lemon Juice½ tsp
Olive Oil¼ cup
WaterAs Needed
Salt1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Garlic, Thinly Sliced4 cloves
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Mushroom, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Garlic2 cloves
Macaroni Pasta1 cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Tomato, Thinly Sliced1
Grated CheeseAs Needed
Mint Leaves1 cup
Grated Cheese1 tbsp

Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, mushroom.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	844kcal	1688kcal
Protein	15g	30g
Carbohydrate	52g	104g
Fat	65g	129g
Fibre	5.4g	11g
Sugar	6g	12g

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Method

1
Combine the ingredients for the mint coriander pesto in a mixer blender, without the cheese. Pulse blend until coarse. Add the cheese and mix well. Set aside.
PeanutsGreen ChilliSaltChaat Masala PowderLemon JuiceOlive OilCoriander LeavesGarlicMint LeavesGrated Cheese
2
Boil water in a pot with salt and 1 tbsp oil. Add the pasta and cook, until tender about 10 minutes.
WaterSaltSunflower OilMacaroni Pasta
3
Drain, coat in oil and set aside. Retain a cup of the pasta water.
4
In a pan, heat oil over medium, add the sliced garlic and brown them, about 2 minutes. Add the sliced onions and mushroom, saute until tender.
Sunflower OilGarlicOnionMushroom
5
Add the pesto paste as required and pasta water, salt and pepper.
SaltBlack Pepper Powder
6
Add the pasta and tomatoes, and toss well to coat.
TomatoGrated Cheese
7
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with grated cheese.

Before you start

How long does Mint Pesto Pasta take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mint Pesto Pasta serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mint Pesto Pasta vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mint Pesto Pasta spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mint Pesto Pasta?: 1 cup Macaroni Pasta, 1 cup Mint Leaves, As Needed Grated Cheese, ¼ cup Olive Oil, ½ cup Mushroom, 1 cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mint Pesto Pasta?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mint Pesto Pasta?: About 844 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.