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🍝 Creamy Penne with Green Pesto and Smoked Cheese
791 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 350 g Penne
- 125 g arugula
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 bunch parsley
- 60 g pine nuts
- 100 g grated Parmesan
- 50 ml poultry stock
- salt
- pepper (from the mill)
- nutmeg
- 1 smoked mozzarella
Instructions
- 1. Thoroughly wash the arugula, basil, and parsley.
- 2. Shake the greens dry and pick the leaves off the tough stems.
- 3. Place the green leaves, pine nuts, and Parmesan into a blender.
- 4. Pour in the poultry stock and blend everything until you have a smooth, light green cream.
- 5. Season the pesto cream to taste with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- 6. Cook the penne in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente (firm to the bite).
- 7. Drain the pasta and let it drip dry for a moment.
- 8. Toss the drained penne directly with the prepared arugula pesto sauce.
- 9. Divide the pasta mixture among pre-warmed plates.
- 10. Coarsely grate the smoked mozzarella over the servings.
- 11. Garnish the dish with fresh arugula leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 791
- Protein: 39 g · Fett/Fat: 32 g · Carbs: 86 g