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Cashew Pesto Pasta

Get ready to fall in love with 'Cashew Pesto Pasta' all over again, which features the premium taste of cashewnuts making it a flavourful recipe perfect for every occasion!

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Main ingredients10-15 Pro V Select Whole Natural Cashew, Fresh basil leaves, Black peppercorns, Garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese powder, Extra virgin olive oil, Penne pasta, Button mushrooms, Corn kernels, Cherry tomatoes
CuisineItalian
CourseNoodles and pastas
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time5-10 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarians

Ingredients

  • 10-15 Pro V Select Whole Natural Cashew
  • 1½ cups fresh basil leaves
  • 8-10 black peppercorns
  • 10-15 garlic cloves
  • 1½ tablespoons parmesan cheese powder
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups boiled penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 4-5 button mushrooms, quartered
  • ¼ cup boiled corn kernels
  • 5-6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt to taste
  • Grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle
  • Fresh basil sprig for garnish

Method

  1. To make pesto take basil leaves in a grinder jar, add black peppercorns, garlic, parmesan cheese powder, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and Pro V Select Whole Natural Cashew and grind to a coarse paste.
  2. Heat remaining extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick wok, add chopped garlic and mix well. Add button mushrooms, mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add corn kernels and cherry tomatoes, toss well and sauté for 1 minute. Add the prepared pesto and salt and mix well. Add pasta and toss well.
  4. Transfer onto a pasta plate, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese, garnish with basil sprig and serve hot.

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