Basil Pesto Penne

Basil Pesto Penne

with Beans, Baby Broccoli and Feta

⏱ 20-30 minutesVegetarianServes 2
Family-friendly3+ veg serves

Nutrition per serve

965 kcal
Calories
30.4 g
Protein
54.4 g
Fat
82.4 g
Carbs
11 g
Fiber

Ingredients

  • 1clove garlic
  • 300g green beans
  • 1pcs baby broccoli
  • 1pcs lemon
  • 200g penne pasta
  • 20g slivered almonds
  • 100g basil pesto
  • 100g feta
  • 15ml olive oil

Method

  1. Step 1 — Prep vegetables
    Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Thinly slice the garlic. Trim the beans and cut into 3cm lengths. Trim the baby broccoli and cut into 3cm lengths, halving any thicker stems lengthwise.
  2. Step 2 — Prep lemon
    Finely grate the zest of one-quarter of the lemon, then cut the lemon into wedges.
  3. Step 3 — Cook pasta
    Cook the pasta in the pan of boiling water for 10 mins or until al dente. Drain.
  4. Step 4 — Toast almonds
    Meanwhile, put the almonds in a cold large deep frypan over medium heat (starting with a cold pan ensures the nuts toast evenly and prevents them burning). Toast, tossing, for 2-3 mins until evenly golden. Remove from the pan.
  5. Step 5 — Cook greens
    Heat 1 tbs olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic, beans and baby broccoli, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins or until lightly charred and tender. Season well with salt and pepper.
  6. Step 6 — Finish pasta and serve
    Reduce the heat to medium. Add the pasta, pesto and a squeeze of lemon juice to the greens and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until combined and heated through. Taste, then season with salt and pepper. Divide the pasta among bowls and crumble over the feta. Scatter over the lemon zest and almonds and serve with the lemon wedges.

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat, Almond, Milk, Walnut