Whole Wheat Pasta with Creamy Chilli Avocado Pesto
Make dinner simple with this Whole Wheat Pasta and Chili Avocado Pesto recipe. Healthy, quick, tasty, and ready in ten minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g whole wheat pasta 1 litre of water for boiling
- 3 tablesppons pesto prepared in advance
- 5 tablespoons water
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. For a firm texture, 9 minutes is usually enough. Once cooked, drain and rinse with fresh water to prevent sticking.
- Add about 5 tablespoons of water to a non-stick or cast-iron pan, then stir in 3 tablespoons of pesto. Heat gently on low.
- Add the drained pasta and mix thoroughly to coat evenly. Turn off the heat, remove immediately, and serve.
Notes & Suggestions
Cooking Notes
Salt the Water – Add salt to the boiling water before cooking the pasta. This enhances flavor and helps reduce stickiness.
Rinse After Draining – Once cooked, rinse the pasta with fresh water to prevent it from sticking. If not using it right away, let it cool and store it in the refrigerator.
Prevent Pesto from Sticking – Add a little water to the pan before heating the pesto. It will absorb the water while staying creamy.
Remove from Heat Immediately – Once the pasta is mixed with the pesto, take it off the heat right away to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition
Whole Wheat Pasta with Creamy Chilli Avocado Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
455
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
4.12
g
26
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.25
g
Monounsaturated Fat
17
g
Potassium
308
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
35.5
g
12
%
Fiber
6.5
g
27
%
Sugar
1.2
g
1
%
Protein
14.5
g
29
%
Vitamin A
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
2.25
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving, with all values, including calories, based on one serving.
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