Walnut, pear and pesto penne
https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/walnut-pear-and-pesto-penne
This satisfying pasta recipe is great for sharing on a cold winter’s night
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Feeds
2
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Ready in
20 minutes
Each serving contains
% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 69g
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Ingredients
- 150g Co-op wholewheat penne
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200g Co-op British leeks, sliced
- 150g Co-op frozen peas
- 1 small Co-op British pear, peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp Co-op pesto
- 150ml Co-op reduced fat crème fraîche
- 25g walnuts, chopped
Method
- Cook the penne according to the pack instructions
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the leek for 5 mins, until beginning to soften
- Add the peas, pear and pesto and stir
- Cover the pan and cook for 5 mins more
- Remove half the cooked mixture and blend with the crème fraîche
- Season to taste
- Drain the pasta and toss with the blended crème fraîche until well combined
- Divide between 2 bowls and top with the reserved pea and leek mixture
- Serve sprinkled with the walnuts
