Pasta verde

The yogurt makes this pesto marvelously fresh.

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 20 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time

Nutrition: Calories ca 806 / Protein 35g / Carbohydr. 98g / Fat 31g

Ingredients (2 servings)

250 g long pasta (e.g. spaghetti)
150 g Greek yogurt
125 g arugula
1 bunch basil
50 g almonds
60 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tsp lemon juice
salt
pepper
Parmesan cheese to serve

Utensils

large saucepan, food processor, sieve, large bowl, cooking spoon

Wine Tip

Silvaner, dry, 2013
Silvaner wines convince with aromas of local fruit with a full-bodied, neutral bouquet. A real treat in combination with this Pasta Verde.

Step 1

Cook pasta in plenty of salted, boiling water according to package instructions for approx. 10 – 12 min. until al dente. Drain, save some pasta water and set aside.

large sauce pan, sieve

250 g long pasta / salt

Step 2

In a food processor, finely puree arugula, basil, almonds, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

food processor

125 g arugula / 1 bunch basil / 50 g almonds / 60 g Parmesan cheese / salt / pepper

Step 3

Stir herb mixture into Greek yogurt. Season again with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

150 g Greek yogurt / 2 tsp lemon juice / salt / pepper

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with yogurt-pesto. If the pasta seems too dry, add some of the previously saved pasta water. Serve with shavings of Parmesan cheese.

large bowl

Parmesan cheese to serve

Dining and Cooking

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