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Basil Pesto Bowl

with sunflower seeds, peas & grated Italian-style hard cheese

Lunch Saver

4.7

  • Hands on5 - 8 minutes
  • Overall12 - 15 minutes
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An egg noodle bowl loaded with contrasting textures and complementary flavours to celebrate elevated homecooking. Pops of plump peas, nutty sunflower seeds, briny olives and Pesto Princess Basil Pesto combine for a super satisfying lunch.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Cook in the microwave until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain by placing a plate over the bowl, leaving a small gap for the water to drain, and tilting the bowl over a sink into another bowl to reserve the water.

  2. LUNCH IS READY

    In a bowl, combine the noodles, the pesto, the peas, the sunflower seeds, and the olives. Loosen with the reserved water until saucy consistency and season. Sprinkle over the cheese and enjoy!

  • Egg Noodles - 2 cakes

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 50ml

  • Peas - 50g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 10g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 20g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 30ml

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Cook in the microwave until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain by placing a plate over the bowl, leaving a small gap for the water to drain, and tilting the bowl over a sink into another bowl to reserve the water.

  2. LUNCH IS READY

    In a bowl, combine the noodles, the pesto, the peas, the sunflower seeds, and the olives. Loosen with the reserved water until saucy consistency and season. Sprinkle over the cheese and enjoy!

  • Egg Noodles - 4 cakes

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 100ml

  • Peas - 100g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 20g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 40g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Cook in the microwave until al dente, 12-15 minutes. Drain by placing a plate over the bowl, leaving a small gap for the water to drain, and tilting the bowl over a sink into another bowl to reserve the water.

  2. LUNCH IS READY

    In a bowl, combine the noodles, the pesto, the peas, the sunflower seeds, and the olives. Loosen with the reserved water until saucy consistency and season. Sprinkle over the cheese and enjoy!

  • Egg Noodles - 6 cakes

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 150ml

  • Peas - 150g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 30g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 60g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 90ml

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Cook in the microwave until al dente, 12-15 minutes. Drain by placing a plate over the bowl, leaving a small gap for the water to drain, and tilting the bowl over a sink into another bowl to reserve the water.

  2. LUNCH IS READY

    In a bowl, combine the noodles, the pesto, the peas, the sunflower seeds, and the olives. Loosen with the reserved water until saucy consistency and season. Sprinkle over the cheese and enjoy!

  • Egg Noodles - 8 cakes

  • Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 200ml

  • Peas - 200g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 40g

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 80g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 125ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R104.19

for 4 servings · R26.05 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Basil Pesto Bowl?

The preparation time for Basil Pesto Bowl with sunflower seeds, peas & grated Italian-style hard cheese is between 5 and 8 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Basil Pesto Bowl with sunflower seeds, peas & grated Italian-style hard cheese?

The total time required to make Basil Pesto Bowl with sunflower seeds, peas & grated Italian-style hard cheese is between 12 and 15 minutes.

How many servings does Basil Pesto Bowl provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Basil Pesto Bowl?

Egg Noodles, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Pea, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Sunflower Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Basil Pesto Bowl?

Calories: 883, Carbs: 100 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 29.3 grams, Sugar: 4.6 grams, Salt: 830 grams

How do I prepare Basil Pesto Bowl?

LUNCH IS READY: In a bowl, combine the noodles, the pesto, the peas, the sunflower seeds, and the olives. Loosen with the reserved water until saucy consistency and season. Sprinkle over the cheese and enjoy! OODLES OF NOODLES: Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Cook in the microwave until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain by placing a plate over the bowl, leaving a small gap for the water to drain, and tilting the bowl over a sink into another bowl to reserve the water.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Basil Pesto Bowl?

Egg Noodles, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Pea, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Sunflower Seeds

How many calories does Basil Pesto Bowl have?

883 calories

How much fat content does Basil Pesto Bowl have?

grams