Homemade Pasta with Rocket Pesto

A fresh vegetarian dish featuring handmade egg pasta ribbons tossed in a vibrant, zesty rocket and pine nut pesto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 894.4 kcals 1788.7 kcals
Carbohydrates 97.2 grams 194.3 grams
Fat 44.3 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
GrainsCereals
300
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for flouring
NutsSeeds
3
tbsp
1
clove
Garlic
peeled
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra for drizzling
30
ml
Olive Oil
for the pesto
Vegetables
1
handful
Rocket
large handful

Steps

  • Pulse flour, eggs, and olive oil in a food processor until combined.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and cut in half.
  • Roll dough to 1cm thick and feed through a pasta machine until reaching the thinnest setting.
  • Slices the pasta sheets into 1cm wide ribbons.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until al dente.
  • Drain pasta and drizzle with olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Blend all pesto ingredients in a small food processor until smooth.
  • Coat the pasta with the pesto and serve.