Mint Pesto Pasta
- 35 min
- mild
- Serves 2
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
Mint Leaves1 cup
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Peanuts2 tbsp
Green Chilli1
Garlic2 cloves
Salt¾ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Lemon Juice½ tsp
Olive Oil¼ cup
Grated Cheese1 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Salt1 tbsp
Oil3 tbsp
Macaroni Pasta1 cup
Garlic, Thinly Sliced4 cloves
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Mushroom, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Tomato, Thinly Sliced1
Grated CheeseAs Needed
Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, mushroom.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 844kcal | 1688kcal |
| Protein | 15g | 30g |
| Carbohydrate | 52g | 104g |
| Fat | 65g | 129g |
| Fibre | 5.4g | 11g |
| Sugar | 6g | 12g |
Cookd masalas for mint leaves
Method
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.
Boil water in a pot with salt and 1 tbsp oil. Add the pasta and cook, until tender about 10 minutes.
Drain, coat in oil and set aside. Retain a cup of the pasta water.
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.
Add the pesto paste as required and pasta water, salt and pepper.
Add the pasta and tomatoes, and toss well to coat.
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 Mint Leaves, 1 cup Macaroni Pasta, 1 tbsp Grated Cheese, 1 cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Olive Oil, ½ cup Mushroom, 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.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- C
A Cookd cookDecember 2021
Delicious
- C
A Cookd cookMay 2024
I have cooked this recipe for about 10 times now. it’s sooo delicious ♥️
