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Spinach Pesto Pasta with Cheese Frankfurters

Difficulty: Easy Makes 8 servings
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Author: Feline Filip

Ingredients

  • 2 Cheese Frankfurters XXL from The Sausage Man
  • 100 g fresh basil leaves
  • 400 g spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 70 g chopped nuts
  • 100 g grated parmesan
  • 100 g grated cheddar optional
  • 200 ml olive oil
  • 8 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 350 g pasta we recommend fusilli or penne
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 250 g mozzarella
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Defrost the Frankfurters at room temperature
  • In a pot, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain of water.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto by chopping the spinach in a food processor. You can work in batches as the spinach leaves are voluminous. Add the basil leaves and mix them thoroughly.
  • Add garlic, chopped mixed nuts, grated parmesan, Greek yoghurt, salt, and pepper in the food processor.
  • When all the ingredients are combined, add in the olive oil. Process until combined, then set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 200° C.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes in quarters. Cut the cheese-filled Frankfurters in bite size pieces. Try to keep the pieces quite large so there is melted cheese in every bite.
  • In a large oven dish, add the tomatoes and Frankfurter pieces.
  • Add the pasta and pour half of the pesto over. You can store the remaining pesto in the fridge for later use. Mix well
  • Top with mozzarella slices and, optionally, grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 10-20 minutes until the mozzarella has melted and got a bit of colour.
  • Garnish with additional chopped nuts and parmesan.
  • We recommend serving it with one responsible glass of  a fruity, sweeter white wine.