Creamy Pesto Pasta

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :6 mins
Total Time :26 mins
Servings :Makes 2 servings

Ingredients :

For The Pesto
1/2 cup chopped basil
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup whole walnuts (akhrot)
1 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup cheese cubes
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 cups cooked fusilli
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp grated processed cheese for sprinkling

Method :

For the pesto
For the pestoBoil enough water in a deep non-stick pan, add the basil and spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Drain and refresh it with cold water and allow it to cool.Once cooled, combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedHeat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the fusilli and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the prepared pesto, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
How to pack
How to packAllow it to cool completely, and pack it with the cheese sprinkled on top in an air-tight tiffin box.