Creamy edamame pesto pasta with rocket salad
Description: Make a budget-friendly family meal with our quick and easy edamame pesto pasta. Use wholemeal spaghetti for added fibre if you prefer
Dietary Requirements:
Vegetarian,
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Total Cooking Time: 30 mins
Credits:
Author: chintalpatel
Website Used: BBCGoodFood / Tasty
Rating:
Average Rating: 3.7
Number of Ratings: 6
Nutrition Data Per Serving:
kcal: 637 fat: 29g saturates: 6g carbs: 64g sugars: 2g fibre: 8g protein: 27g salt: 0.3gIngredients:
300g spaghetti
350g frozen edamame beans, shelled
50ml extra virgin olive oil
50g cashew nuts
2 garlic cloves
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, plus extra to serve
90g rocket leaves
Equipment:
microwave, blender, bowl, frying pan,Directions:
Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the frozen edamame in a bowl, pour over 2 tbsp of water and cook in the microwave on high for about 5 mins. Leave in the water, covered, for 2 mins more. Alternatively, simmer the edamame in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 mins.
To make the pesto, put 150g of the edamame, the oil, cashews, garlic, parmesan and some seasoning in a blender and whizz to a smooth paste. You can add up to 6 tbsp water to help it blend if the mixture is too thick.
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the pesto and the remaining edamame, then serve with the rocket on the side and an extra grating of cheese, if you like.
Estimated Recipe Prices:
Estimated Cost Per Serving: £1.38
Total Estimated Cost: £5.52
Ingredient Cost Breakdown:
300 grams spaghetti:
£0.49
350 grams frozen edamame beans:
£2.02
50 milliliters extra virgin olive oil:
£0.42
50 grams cashew nuts:
£0.69
2 garlic cloves:
£0.1
50 grams parmesan:
£0.81
90 grams rocket leaves:
£0.99
Note: The following data is provided by Spoonacular from a variety of supermarkets and should only be used as estimates.