Penne Pesto Pasta

This recipe is so simple and versatile! Have dinner on the table in 20 minutes

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning

Step 2

Add pine nuts and pecorino into a food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds or until broken down slightly

Step 3

Then add your basil, spinach and half your olive oil and mix until it becomes a smooth paste, adding more olive oil as necessary. Season with salt and your pesto is ready

Step 4

Fill a large pot or saucepan 3/4 with water and bring to the boil before seasoning with 2-3 tbsps salt. Add your pasta to the seasoned boiling water and stir for 30 seconds

Step 5

Heat 1-2 tbsps olive oil in a high walled frying pan and put your halved cherry tomato’s in to cook for 1-2 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste

Step 6

Once pasta is cooked 2 minutes shy of the cooking time stated on the packaging, take out and place into the pan with the tomato’s and to finish cooking

Step 7

Add in half of the pesto to the pasta and stir through. If it looks too dry, add a few tbsp pasta water and some more pesto. If it’s too wet, panic

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