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Mint Pesto Pasta

Mint Pesto Pasta

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

2 people
  • 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.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy844kcal1688kcal
Protein15g30g
Carbohydrate52g104g
Fat65g129g
Fibre5.4g11g
Sugar6g12g

Cookd masalas for mint leaves

Method

  1. 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.

    Mint LeavesCoriander LeavesPeanutsGreen ChilliGarlicSaltChaat Masala PowderLemon JuiceOlive OilGrated Cheese

  2. 2

    Boil water in a pot with salt and 1 tbsp oil. Add the pasta and cook, until tender about 10 minutes.

    WaterSaltOilMacaroni Pasta

  3. 3

    Drain, coat in oil and set aside. Retain a cup of the pasta water.

  4. 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.

    OilGarlicOnionMushroom

  5. 5

    Add the pesto paste as required and pasta water, salt and pepper.

    SaltBlack Pepper Powder

  6. 6

    Add the pasta and tomatoes, and toss well to coat.

    TomatoGrated Cheese

  7. 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 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 ♥️

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