Undertones of earthy richness come together in this world-class dish, with spinach, mushrooms, and walnuts. Balanced with streams of al dente linguine pasta, creamy feta, and a kick of chilli. Drizzle over zesty lemon juice and savour this ground-breaking vegetarian pasta dish, Chef!
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LOVELY LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Loosen the pesto with olive oil. Drain the pasta and toss through the loosened pesto and the Spinach.
SMELLS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND
Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY MUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add Garlic (to taste). Remove from the pan and season.
NOW THAT’S A PASTA DISH!
Dish up the pesto pasta and top with the garlicky mushrooms. Crumble over the Feta, sprinkle over the walnuts and the chilli flakes (to taste). Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon juice. Tuck in!
LOVELY LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Loosen the pesto with olive oil. Drain the pasta and toss through the loosened pesto and the Spinach.
SMELLS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND
Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY MUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add Garlic (to taste). Remove from the pan and season.
NOW THAT’S A PASTA DISH!
Dish up the pesto pasta and top with the garlicky mushrooms. Crumble over the Feta, sprinkle over the walnuts and the chilli flakes (to taste). Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon juice. Tuck in!
LOVELY LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Loosen the pesto with olive oil. Drain the pasta and toss through the loosened pesto and the Spinach.
SMELLS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND
Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY MUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add Garlic (to taste). Remove from the pan and season.
NOW THAT’S A PASTA DISH!
Dish up the pesto pasta and top with the garlicky mushrooms. Crumble over the Feta, sprinkle over the walnuts and the chilli flakes (to taste). Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon juice. Tuck in!
LOVELY LINGUINE
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Loosen the pesto with olive oil. Drain the pasta and toss through the loosened pesto and the Spinach.
SMELLS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND
Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GARLICKY MUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add Garlic (to taste). Remove from the pan and season.
NOW THAT’S A PASTA DISH!
Dish up the pesto pasta and top with the garlicky mushrooms. Crumble over the Feta, sprinkle over the walnuts and the chilli flakes (to taste). Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon juice. Tuck in!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R169.32
for 4 servings · R42.33 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Lemon Juice needs 60 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 12% of packR3.60
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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Walnuts needs 40 gRaw Walnuts 100 g 100 g at R66.99 · 40% of packR26.80
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Linguine Pasta needs 400 gLinguine Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Dried Chilli Flakes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta?
The preparation time for Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta with spinach & garlic mushrooms is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta with spinach & garlic mushrooms?
The total time required to make Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta with spinach & garlic mushrooms is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta?
Button Mushrooms, Dried Chilli Flakes, Feta, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Linguine Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Spinach, Walnut
What is the nutritional information of Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta?
Calories: 627, Carbs: 94 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 30.2 grams, Sugar: 16.9 grams, Salt: 445 grams
How do I prepare Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta?
SMELLS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND: Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. LOVELY LINGUINE: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Loosen the pesto with olive oil. Drain the pasta and toss through the loosened pesto and the spinach. NOW THAT’S A PASTA DISH!: Dish up the pesto pasta and top with the garlicky mushrooms. Crumble over the feta, sprinkle over the walnuts and the chilli flakes (to taste). Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon juice. Tuck in! GARLICKY MUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, add garlic (to taste). Remove from the pan and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta?
Button Mushrooms, Dried Chilli Flakes, Feta, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Linguine Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Spinach, Walnut
How many calories does Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta have?
627 calories
How much fat content does Walnut & Basil Pesto Pasta have?
grams