Our delicious basil pesto pays homage to the culinary traditions of Liguria, a region in the northwest of Italy, which is home to the beautiful Italian Riviera. This stunning stretch of coastline is adorned by charming towns with picturesque marinas that are lined with alluring eateries. Whilst the glamour of the riviera attracts yachts full of aristocrats and a-listers, it is the simplicity and authenticity of Liguria’s cuisine that appeals most of all to us. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, local nonne - grandmothers - can whip up a feast, drawing on a culinary heritage that has stood the test of time. Our pesto recipe is a tribute to the dramatic port city of Genoa, incorporating the traditional ingredients that this classic salsa - sauce - should.

To complement our pesto in all its glory, our chefs have chosen to pair it with rigatoni, that helps capture the pesto perfectly, offering a taste of Liguria in all its rustic beauty.

Portion guidance: suitable for 5-10 year olds as part of a balanced diet.

Note: Please consume or freeze our pasta and sauces within 2 days of delivery.

METHOD

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Salt the water (around ½tbsp per litre).
Cook the pasta in the boiling water for around 2-3 minutes. Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
Once cooked, drain and save 2 tbsp (30ml) of boiling pasta water.
Put the pesto sauce in a large bowl. Take care to ensure all sauce is squeezed from the pouch. Add the 2tbsp (30ml) of the boiling cooking water to the pesto and mix together.
Transfer the pasta to the pesto. Toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Serve immediately. Buon appetito!

INGREDIENTS

Allergens in BOLD & CAPITALISED:

Rigatoni Pasta (67.2%) (Durum WHEAT Semolina, Water), Basil Pesto (29.6%) (Basil In Oil (Basil (59%), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Sunflower Oil, Extra Virgin olive Oil, Cheeses (Pecorino Romano (MILK), Grana Padano (MILK, Preservative: Lysozyme (EGG)), Pine Nuts, CASHEW Nuts, Garlic, Black Pepper), Hard Grated Cheese (MILK, Salt, Rennet, Preservative: EGG Lysozyme, Anti-Caking Agent: Cellulose).

Net Weight: 253g

ALLERGENS

In addition to the recipe-specific allergen information provided, Pasta Evangelists handles all 14 allergens prescribed in legislation. Whilst we have implemented and maintain safety practices and take all reasonable precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products will not contain traces of these allergens.

NUTRITION

Calories per serving: 453kcal

Following nutritional information is per 100g:

Energy 1501 KJ
Energy 358 Kcal
Fat 17.2g
Of which saturates 4.2g
Carbohydrate 38.2g
Of which sugars 1.3g
Protein 11.8g
Salt 0.50g

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RECIPE CARD

2023-10-09

Kids basil pesto with rigatoni (double portion)