Sabtu, 08 Oktober 2011

Recipe PESTO PASTA and BEAN SALAD with GARLIC BREAD

Resep PESTO PASTA and BEAN SALAD with GARLIC BREAD

Ingredients :

  • pasta
  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 2 small potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1/2 bunch basil, chopped
  • 1 avocado, cut into quarters
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed with knife
  • 1/4 cup olive oil + extra (if needed)
  • salt & pepper
  • salad
  • 250 grams cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 handful rocket leaves, torn
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 bunch coriander, chopped
  • 200 grams cannellini beans
  • salad dressing
  • 1/2 tsp agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • salt & pepper
  • bread
  • 1 herb & garlic butter (refer to recipes) sliced into rounds
  • 1 baguette, cut 5-10cm (vegan bread)

Method :
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the potatoes, cook for 5 minutes. Stir, add the spaghetti. Cook for 8 mintues, until tender.
  2. In a food processor, add the basil, avocado, garlic and olive oil. Blitz until smooth. Add extra oil if to thick. Season.
  3. Grill on medium. Place a garlic & herb butter round onto each peice of baguette. Grill until butter melts & bread becomes crispy.
  4. Once cooked, remove spaghetti, drain, return to pot. Pour over the pesto, stir and place in a serving dish.
  5. Meanwhile, rince the cannellini beans under running water in a strainer. Put in a serving bowl, toss through the rest of the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, add dressing ingredients, mix and season to taste. Gently toss dressing and salad.
  6. Remove garlic bread from grill. Serve immediately.
  7. Note: the potatoes are ment to go mushy in with the pasta, it helps the pesto stick to the spaghetti.

Recipe PESTO PASTA and BEAN SALAD with GARLIC BREAD Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: CakeMaster

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