Cavolo nero (“black cabbage”) pesto is a typical winter condiment present in any respectable Tuscan kitchen. This type of kale grows mainly in the central regions of Italy and this unique sauce is prepared using the crispy looking tasty vegetable as a base together with pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, vegetarian cheese and a pinch of salt. Cavolo nero is used in many other recipes and has earned its place in the realm of pestos owing to its wonderful colour and health-giving properties (amongst other things, cavolo nero has been hailed by scientists for lowering bad cholesterol levels).
This fabulously green pesto is served with our fresh, gluten free gnocchi dumplings. Gnocchi have a long and esteemed history in Italian cuisine, dating all the way back to Ancient Roman times. Although, in those days, before the arrival of the potato from the New World, they were usually made with a combination of flour and bread crumbs.
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INGREDIENTS
Allergens in BOLD & CAPITALISED:
Flour Blend (White Rice, Brown Rice, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Buckwheat, Maize, Sorghum, White Teff, Xanthan Gum), Water, Sunflower Oil, Turmeric Powder
Cavolo Nero, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Grana Padano (MILK), Pine Nuts, Salt, Garlic
MILK, Salt, Rennet (Microbial Coagulant), EGG Lysozyme
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NUTRITION
Calories per serving:632kcal
Following nutritional information is per 100g:
- Energy 947kJ
- Calories 228kcal
- Fat 9.5g
- Of which saturates 2.3g
- Carbohydrates 29.2g
- Of which sugars 0.5g
- Protein 5.8g
- Salt 1.0g
