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The Roman
Romanesco and Basil Pesto Pasta
Preparation info
- Serves
2
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2018
This pasta is delicious because Romanesco has a nutty flavour and is crunchier than broccoli and cauliflower when sautéed.
The texture contrast of the soft pasta with the crunchy vegetable and nuts makes for a perfect mouthful every time.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon 1 head - salt
Method
Bring a medium-sized saucepan of salted water to a boil.
In a medium-sized frying pan over high heat, add the coconut oil. Add the Romanesco florets and lightly sauté until golden brown. You still want the crunch so don’t overdo it. Season to taste and set aside.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente. Once ready, drain and return to the sauc