Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta
Also known as Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta, Malunggay Pesto Pasta · Veg · Noodles & Pasta
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Muringa ela pesto pasta: penne in a pesto of sauteed moringa leaves blended with garlic, cashews, parmesan, lemon and olive oil. Serves 3, 20 minutes, video.
Ingredients
11 itemsGarlic3 cloves
Parmesan Cheese¼ cup
Lemon½
Olive Oil½ cup
Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)1 cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Salt4 tsp
Penne Pasta2 cup
Olive Oil1 tsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 794kcal | 2382kcal |
| Protein | 18g | 54g |
| Carbohydrate | 62g | 187g |
| Fat | 53g | 159g |
| Fibre | 3.4g | 10g |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 8.1g |
Method
- 1
Boil penne pasta with salt for 11 minutes, run it over water.
SaltPenne Pasta
- 2
Saute muringa leaves for like 30 seconds with some oil and take it out. Blend the above ingredients with olive oil and muring leaves until the required consistency
GarlicParmesan CheeseLemonOlive OilMoringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)Coriander LeavesCashew (half)Black Pepper PowderOlive OilSalt
- 3
In a pan, mix the pasta with the sauce and toss it nicely. Garnish it with grated cheese.
Before you start
- How long does Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta?
- 1 cup Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), 2 cup Penne Pasta, ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, ¼ cup Cashew (half), ½ cup Olive Oil, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta?
- About 794 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- K
kaviJuly 2026
wow it's so 😀😀awesome. taste also wonderful