Pesto Pasta with Feta and Pine Nuts

Make fresh spaghetti from scratch and toss with a homemade basil pesto, finished with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1548.5 kcals 1548.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.5 grams 82.5 grams
Fat 133.4 grams 133.4 grams
Protein 34.2 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range
50
g
Feta Cheese
crumbled to serve
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Basil
fresh
1
tsp
Pine Nuts
for the pesto
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Pine Nuts
to serve
OilsFats
5
ml
Olive Oil
for the dough
100
ml
Olive Oil
for the pesto

Steps

  • Mix the flour, egg, and 5ml of oil in a food processor to form a firm dough.
  • Roll the dough through a pasta machine until it reaches the thinnest setting.
  • Pass the dough through the spaghetti attachment to create fresh noodles.
  • Poach the pasta in boiling salted water for two minutes until tender.
  • Blend the basil, 1 tsp pine nuts, garlic, and 100ml olive oil in a small food processor.
  • Stir the pesto through the cooked pasta and garnish with crumbled feta and remaining pine nuts.