Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

322kcal

Sugar

2g

Fat

5g

Fiber

2g

Sat fat

3g

Protein

11g

Carbs

44g

Sodium

87mg

Ingredients

- 250g / 9oz Dried pasta
- 1 large handful Basil
- 2 large handfuls Baby leaf spinach
- 1 roughly chopped Garlic clove
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 large Lemon juice
- 1 large handful Grated Cheddar
- freshly ground Black pepper

Preparation

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add 250g / 9oz Dried pasta. Cook according to the packet instructions.
2. Place 1 large handful of Basil, 2 large handfuls of Baby leaf spinach, 1 roughly chopped Garlic clove, 2 tbsp Olive oil, Juice of 1/2 large Lemon, 1 large handful of Grated Cheddar, and freshly ground Black pepper into a blender with a ladleful of pasta cooking water, about 200ml / 7fl oz. Whizz until smooth.
3. Drain the pasta and mix with the pesto. Serve with an extra grinding of cheese.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

21% of RDI

Magnesium

53% of RDI

Vitamin C

5% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

53% of RDI

Folate

35% of RDI

Good to know

Any leftover pesto which hasn’t been mixed with pasta yet will freeze well. Pop into an ice cube tray to freeze in portions. Defrost and stir through freshly cooked pasta.