Green Goddess Pasta
Lets make the viral crunchy salad a delicious pasta salad- this green goddess pasta is loaded with nutrients, it's so easy to make and never gets old (perfect for meal prep!)
Servings: 5
Calories: 518kcal
Cost: £1.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 courgettes, diced/ chopped into small cubes (£0.80)
- 1 head of Chinese leaf cabbage, finely chopped (£1.20)
- 400 g Ditali pasta (£0.85)
- Fresh basil (£0.55)
- 125 g (75g for dressing)+ extra to serve salted cashews (£0.73)
- 180 g baby leaf spinach (£0.90)
Cupboard Essentials
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Start by adding the extra virgin olive oil to a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper and fry the the cabbage and courgette for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the Ditali to a pan of salted boiling water and set your timer according to the packet instructions, minus one minute.
- Add the basil (including stems), 200ml pasta water, onion granules, garlic granules, 2 handfuls of spinach, 75g cashews and in a food processor blend until smooth.
- Reserving a mug of pasta water, drain the Ditali and add into the pan with the cabbage/courgette. Also add the remaining spinach. Stir to combine.
- Add the green goddess sauce and mix to incorporate, loosening with pasta water whilst cooking on a low heat. Top each serving with any spare fresh basil and the remaining cashews.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g