There is no pretty photo with this post. The photo is portioned pesto for freezing. But the pesto is great, freezes well, twaws easily, and comes in handy for quick and easy meals. My girls love pesto in pasta, and this pesto, packed with spinach, pecans, and walnuts, packs a healthy punch. Taken from the…
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Lamb meatballs with spinach tomato pesto
I created this dish with a mix of indian and italian in mind. Think of lamb saag, but as a pesto with italian influence. Instead of curd cheese, italian parmesan. Add in flavours of cumin and coriander. The result was wonderful, and my girls loved it. Ingredients Meatballs 500 g (1 lb) lamb mince…
Spinach, basil and walnut pesto pasta
250 g (1/2 lb) baby spinach1 large handful basil leaves6 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup cream1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded1 cup walnuts, toasted1/4 cup olive oil Sauté the garlic in the olive oil for about 2-3 minutes, then add the spinach and cook down until tender. Place…
Day to Day Thoughts on Food 