Witch's Brew Pasta by @eatbanza

25 min

4 servings

🍝

230 g

Banza rotini pasta

🧈

2 tbsp

Butter

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌿

120 ml

Basil pesto

🥛

180 ml

Heavy cream

🧀

120 ml

Parmesan cheese

🧀

60 ml

Mozzarella cheese

🍝

2 tbsp

Pasta water

🧴

2 drops

Green food coloring

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🧀

Mini mozzarella balls

🫒

Black olives

  1. Cook

    Cook the Banza pasta in a Dutch oven according to the package directions and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. Melt

    Set the pasta aside, then melt the butter in the same Dutch oven over medium-low heat.

  3. Add

    Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Stir

    Stir in the pesto and heavy cream, and keep stirring for 2-3 minutes.

  5. Reduce

    Reduce the heat to low and mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.

  6. Add

    Add a few drops of green food coloring if necessary.

  7. Add

    Add the cooked rotini into the sauce and toss until fully coated.

  8. Add

    Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin it out.

  9. Season

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  10. Top

    Top with mini mozzarella balls decorated with tiny black olive pieces for pupils to create the eyeballs.

Witch's Brew Pasta by @eatbanza

25 min

4 servings

🍝

230 g

Banza rotini pasta

🧈

2 tbsp

Butter

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌿

120 ml

Basil pesto

🥛

180 ml

Heavy cream

🧀

120 ml

Parmesan cheese

🧀

60 ml

Mozzarella cheese

🍝

2 tbsp

Pasta water

🧴

2 drops

Green food coloring

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🧀

Mini mozzarella balls

🫒

Black olives

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Cook the Banza pasta in a Dutch oven according to the package directions and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

    🍝Banza rotini pasta
    🍝Pasta water
    🍲Dutch oven
    🧺Colander

  2. Step 2/10

    Set the pasta aside, then melt the butter in the same Dutch oven over medium-low heat.

    🧈Butter
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.

    🧄Garlic
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Stir in the pesto and heavy cream, and keep stirring for 2-3 minutes.

    🌿Basil pesto
    🥛Heavy cream
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  5. Step 5/10

    Reduce the heat to low and mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🧀Mozzarella cheese
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Add a few drops of green food coloring if necessary.

    🧴Green food coloring
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  7. Step 7/10

    Add the cooked rotini into the sauce and toss until fully coated.

    🍝Banza rotini pasta
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin it out.

    🍝Pasta water
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🍲Dutch oven
    🥄Spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Top with mini mozzarella balls decorated with tiny black olive pieces for pupils to create the eyeballs.

    🧀Mini mozzarella balls
    🫒Black olives
    🔪Knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Pasta, Legumes, Dairy, Vegetables, Sauce, Additives, Spices

Ingredients

Banza rotini pasta, Butter, Garlic, Basil pesto, Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Pasta water, Green food coloring, Salt, Black pepper, Mini mozzarella balls, Black olives

Notes

Banza rotini pasta (protein pasta), Garlic (minced), Parmesan cheese (freshly grated), Green food coloring (2-4 drops, as needed), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Vegetarian

Calories

560 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 46g, Fat: 33g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 380mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Sodium: 620mg, Potassium: 260mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 320mcg, Vitamin K: 15mcg, Folate: 40mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Dutch oven, Spoon, Colander, Knife

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Halloween

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@eatbanza

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Melty, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Garlicky, Creamy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigerated : 3-4 days (airtight container), frozen : 1-2 months (airtight container,note: cream sauce may separate slightly when reheated)