Roast veg pasta with Cheshire pesto

Health score
48%
Roast veg pasta with Cheshire pesto
15 min.
4
606kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with this vibrant Roast Veg Pasta with Cheshire Pesto, a perfect dish for anyone seeking a burst of flavor and nutrition in just 15 minutes! This easy-to-make recipe is not only ideal for a quick lunch or a delightful side dish but also serves as a hearty main course that will impress family and friends alike.

Imagine perfectly roasted asparagus and earthy beetroot mingling with luscious pappardelle, all brought together with a homemade Cheshire pesto that combines the aromatic freshness of basil with the delightful sharpness of Cheshire cheese. The toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, making every bite a joyous experience.

With its eye-catching colors and deliciously comforting flavors, this pasta dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Plus, it's packed with wholesome ingredients that provide a well-balanced meal containing around 606 calories per serving — a guilt-free pleasure! Whether you're a busy professional seeking a quick meal or a culinary enthusiast eager to showcase your cooking prowess, this Roast Veg Pasta with Cheshire Pesto is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Dive into this dish and savor every moment of its delicious simplicity!

Ingredients

  • large bunch basil leaves picked
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  garlic clove 
  • 250 asparagus trimmed
  • 250 beets cooked (not in vinegar)
  • 400 long breadsticks 
  • 100 cheshire cheese crumbled
  • tbsp pinenuts toasted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas
  2. Put the basil stalks and most of the leaves into the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Add the oil and garlic plus a splash of water, then whizz to a rough paste.
  4. Put the asparagus at one end of a roasting tin and the beetroot at the other. Season well, then rub with about 1 tbsp of the basil mix. Roast for 7-10 mins until the asparagus starts to caramelise and is cooked, but still firm.
  5. Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to pack instructions.
  6. Add half the cheese to the basil mix and whizz again to make a cheesy pesto. Season to taste.
  7. Drain the pasta, then toss with the pesto, remaining cheese, pine nuts and vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining basil leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories606kcal
Protein14.54%
Fat29.26%
Carbs56.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.5
Glycemic Load
33.23
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.230435101882%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
3.56mg
Kaempferol
0.87mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
8.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:605.6kcal
30.28%
Fat:19.78g
30.43%
Saturated Fat:6.41g
40.04%
Carbohydrates:85.47g
28.49%
Net Carbohydrates:78.96g
28.71%
Sugar:8.27g
9.19%
Cholesterol:25.75mg
8.58%
Sodium:231.57mg
10.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.11g
44.23%
Selenium:68.95µg
98.51%
Manganese:1.71mg
85.48%
Vitamin K:41.46µg
39.49%
Phosphorus:394.67mg
39.47%
Folate:126.23µg
31.56%
Copper:0.53mg
26.61%
Fiber:6.51g
26.04%
Magnesium:95.58mg
23.9%
Calcium:213.88mg
21.39%
Zinc:3.02mg
20.15%
Iron:3.59mg
19.96%
Potassium:617.96mg
17.66%
Vitamin E:2.33mg
15.55%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.45%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.71%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.61%
Vitamin B3:2.79mg
13.97%
Vitamin A:658.46IU
13.17%
Vitamin C:7.43mg
9.01%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.28%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.33%