Low carb high protein fusilli with carrot green pesto

Zubereitung

• 1

  The Low Carb High Protein Pasta cook al dente in lightly salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside, reserving half a cup of the pasta water.

• 2

  Lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan without oil over a medium heat until golden brown. 

• 3

  Place the carrot greens, grated Parmesan, vegetable stock, feta cheese, juice of half a lemon and half the roasted pine nuts in a blender.

• 4

  Slowly add the olive oil and blend everything into a smooth pesto sauce. If the pesto is too thick for you, you can add a little pasta water as required to achieve the desired consistency.

• 5

  Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.

• 6

  Add the cooked fusilli to the pan and pour the carrot green pesto over it. Mix everything well until the pasta is evenly coated with the pesto.

• 7

  Arrange the pasta on two plates and top with feta cheese and a little freshly squeezed lemon juice. 

• 8

  Enjoy the taste!