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Lu Faragher
By Lu Faragher

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:10:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
58
Moderate
Glycemic Load
32
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories630.7 kcal (32%)
Total Fat27.4 g (39%)
Carbs54.5 g (21%)
Sugars9.2 g (10%)
Protein45.8 g (92%)
Sodium1171.7 mg (59%)
Fiber14.7 g (52%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
cut the tomatoes in half and mix with diced spring onion, some chopped basil, a grating of parmesan and a little diced red chilli.
Step 2
Make the pesto dressing by making 1 tbsp 0% yoghurt with 1 heaped tbsp pesto, 1 tsp garlic puree, lemon zest and juice, season with salt and pepper. I also add 1 tsp EVOO for freshness.
Step 3
Cook the pasta to packet instructions in salted water. Use 1 - 2 tbsp of the hot pasta water and spoon into the tomato bowl, mixing well.
Step 4
Combine the drained pasta with the tomato mix, pesto, protein of choice and rocket. Serve with an extra flurry of parmesan.

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