Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes


Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes
In this recipe, the pasta (whatever kind you prefer) is served with shreds of fried ham and chopped preserved tomatoes as well as a good dollop of pesto.
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Last modified on: September 9th 2015
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 7 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 25 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 6 min.
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 1
Cook the pasta as you like it.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 2
Meanwhile, use a frying pan with no added fat to fry 4 slices cured ham lightly on both sides.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 3
When fried, cut the ham into thin strips.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 4
Drain 200 g preserved tomatoes and cut into pieces.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 5
Fry the chopped preserved tomatoes in the same pan as the ham, still without any added fat.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 6
Once the cooked pasta has been drained, tip the tomatoes and ham on top and put 150 g pesto in the centre.

You can bring it to the table like this...

Stage 7
Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes : Stage 7
...and mix together at the last minute.

However you serve it, do so right away.
Remarks
The quantities in this recipe are for guidance, so do feel free to adapt them to your taste.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. Reheats very well.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe220 RDI=80 %570 RDI=50 %930 RDI=140 %4,200 RDI=210 %17,580 RDI: 210 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=7 %50 RDI=4 %80 RDI=10 %350 RDI=20 %1,450 RDI: 20 %
Per person50 RDI=20 %140 RDI=10 %230 RDI=40 %1,050 RDI=50 %4,400 RDI: 50 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, egg, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 7.75 €
  • Per person : 1.95 €

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