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Rocket and macadamia pesto pasta

Name: Rocket and macadamia pesto pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; ¼ cup macadamia nuts, toasted; 100g baby rocket leaves; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbs lemon juice; ¼ cup salt-reduced vegetable stock; 2 tbs lemon rind; 400g dried wholemeal penne pasta

Serves: 6

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

A simple, nutritious and delicious recipe that will quickly become a family favourite.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
¼ cup macadamia nuts, toasted
100g baby rocket leaves
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs lemon juice
¼ cup salt-reduced vegetable stock
2 tbs lemon rind
400g dried wholemeal penne pasta

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Method

Step 1
To make pesto, place garlic and macadamia nuts in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add rocket, oil, lemon juice and stock. Process until almost smooth.
Step 2
Cook the penne according to packet directions. Drain penne reserving 2 tbs cooking water.
Step 3
Return hot penne and water to the pan. Add pesto and lemon rind and toss over low heat until well combined. Spoon into bowls and serve with rocket leaves.