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Muringa Ela Pesto Pasta

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

Noodles & Pasta

Total20 min
Prep15 min
Cook5 min
Serves3
Per serving794 cal
Spicenot spicy
Muringa Ela Pesto 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 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • GarlicGarlic3 cloves
  • Parmesan CheeseParmesan Cheese¼ cup
  • LemonLemon½
  • Olive OilOlive Oil½ cup
  • Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)1 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves¼ cup
  • Cashew (half)Cashew (half)¼ cup
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt4 tsp
  • Penne PastaPenne Pasta2 cup
  • Olive OilOlive 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy794kcal2382kcal
Protein18g54g
Carbohydrate62g187g
Fat53g159g
Fibre3.4g10g
Sugar2.7g8.1g

Method

  1. 1

    Boil penne pasta with salt for 11 minutes, run it over water.

    SaltPenne Pasta

  2. 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. 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.

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    kaviJuly 2026

    wow it's so 😀😀awesome. taste also wonderful

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