Spinach Pesto Pasta

Spinach Pesto Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

266kcal

Sugar

3g

Fat

11g

Fiber

1g

Sat fat

7g

Protein

11g

Carbs

27g

Sodium

212mg

Ingredients

- 250g / 9oz Dried pasta
- 150g / 5.29oz Frozen peas
- 140g / 5oz Mascarpone
- 90g / 3oz full-fat Cream cheese
- 50ml / 1.76fl oz full-fat (whole) Milk
- 140g / 5oz grated Cheddar
- freshly ground Black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C fan) / 475°F (Gas 9).
2. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add 250g / 9oz dried pasta. Cook according to the packet instructions, adding 150g / 5.29oz frozen peas in the last 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, mix together 140g / 5oz mascarpone, 90g / 3oz full-fat cream cheese, 50ml / 1.76fl oz full-fat (whole) milk, 80g / 3oz grated Cheddar, and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Drain the pasta and peas, add to the bowl and combine.
5. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish, top with the remaining Cheddar, and a little more freshly ground black pepper.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

23% of RDI

Magnesium

59% of RDI

Vitamin C

11% of RDI

Omega 3

2% of RDI

Vitamin A

2% of RDI

Calcium

59% of RDI

Folate

22% of RDI

Good to know

You can freeze any leftover pesto that hasn't been mixed with pasta. Pop into an ice cube tray to freeze in portions. Defrost and stir through freshly cooked pasta.