Rocket & Walnut Pesto Pasta
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Cook the pasta by placing in a pan and cover with boiling water and simmer for 12 minutes or until cooked, then drain.
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In a blender or a pestle & mortar add a handful of the rocket leaves, 6 walnut halves, garlic, grated cheese, oil and a pinch of salt. Blend or crush until all the ingredients are combined into a paste.
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Add a little oil to a frying pan and heat on high. Add the courgette and pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook until the edges of the peppers and courgette begin to char and the vegetables soften.
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Take the frying pan off the heat and add the pesto.
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Take a handful of the fresh rocket leaves and add to the pan with the pesto and stir.
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Add the pesto mixture to the cooked pasta & stir so the pasta is well coated with the pesto.
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To serve, place the pasta in a pasta bowl, add the fresh rocket leaves on top and sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts.
