Angel hair pasta with basil and walnut pesto

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients for Angel hair pasta with basil and walnut pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups trimmed fresh spinach
1 cup trimmed rocket
1/3 cup walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
370 g angel hair pasta or spaghettini
fresh basil sprigs to garnish
1/2 lemon to serve

Preparation method for Angel hair pasta with basil and walnut pesto

1. Place the basil, spinach and rocket in a colander. Wash the leaves well under cold running water. Shake to dry. Transfer the leaves to a food processor. 

2. Add the walnuts, Parmesan cheese and garlic and process until finely chopped. With the machine still running, slowly drizzle the oil through the feed tube, processing until the pesto is thick. 

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet directions; drain. Toss the pasta with the pesto in a large serving bowl until evenly coated. Garnish with the basil sprigs, squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta and serve.