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Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto

Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto

30 min.
Time:
460
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
94 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
2 ozs ground almonds
1 pc Parmesan
14 ozs Whole Wheat Spaghetti
salt
1 bunch Wild garlic (about 3.5 ounces), or Leeks
2 Tbsps olive oil
cayenne pepper
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Parmesanalmondolive oilsaltcayenne pepper
Preparation
1.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 1

In a pan over medium heat, dry toast almonds until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and let cool.

2.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 2

Finely grate Parmesan cheese.

3.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 3

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.

4.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 4

Meanwhile, rinse and dry wild garlic. Set some small leaves aside for garnish and cut remainder into small strips.

5.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 5

In a high vessel, puree wild garlic strips, 2 tablespoons water, almonds, grated Parmesan cheese and olive oil with an immersion blender. Season pesto with salt and cayenne pepper.

6.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 6

Reserve 6 tablespoons of cooking water from spaghetti. Drain spaghetti in a sieve and rinse with hot water.

7.
Spaghetti with Wild Garlic and Almond Pesto preparation step 7

Add spaghetti back to the pot and mix with wild garlic pesto and reserved cooking water. Garnish with reserved wild garlic leaves and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie460 cal.(22 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates61 g(41 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.7 g(42 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

With one portion of this dish, you already cover half your daily fiber requirements, which has a positive effect on both sugar and fat metabolism levels and keeps you full for a long time.

Even smarter

Even smarter

If you prefer a more mild taste, replace half of the garlic in this recipe with parsley.

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