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.

What do I need to make Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta?

1 cup Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), 2 cup Penne Pasta, ¼ cup Cashew (half), ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, 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.

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Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta

Name: Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup Penne Pasta; 3 tsp Salt; ½ cup Olive Oil; 1 cup Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai); ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 3 cloves Garlic; ¼ cup Cashew (half); ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ Lemon; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Olive Oil

20 min
not spicy
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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

Also known as Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta, Malunggay Pesto Pasta · Veg · Noodles & Pasta

Noodles & Pasta

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 items

3 people

Penne Pasta2 cup
Salt4 tsp
Olive Oil½ cup
Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)1 cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Garlic3 cloves
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese¼ cup
Lemon½
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Olive Oil1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
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.
Penne PastaSalt
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
Olive OilMoringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)Coriander LeavesGarlicCashew (half)Parmesan CheeseLemonSaltBlack Pepper PowderOlive Oil
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 Cashew (half), ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, 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.