BUILD YOUR OWN PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Rustle up this easy pesto pasta salad for the family. Customise it by adding your kid's favourite veg

Provided by Paul Ainsworth

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

400g farfalle pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
50g pine nuts
5 tbsp pesto (see recipe, right and below, if you want to make your own)
10 large basil leaves
½ lemon, juiced and zested
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, shaved
halved cherry tomatoes, drained sweetcorn, peas, rocket

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and toss in 1 tbsp of the oil. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool, tossing occasionally so it doesn't stick.
  • Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan over a low heat, constantly moving them for 4-5 mins until browned. When the pasta has completely cooled, toss through the pesto, toasted pine nuts, remaining olive oil, basil, lemon zest and juice, and the tomatoes, sweetcorn, peas and rocket, if using. Season, then scatter over the parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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