Pesto Pasta with a Twist: The Perfect Recipe for Busy Retirees

Let's be honest, we all want to enjoy tasty and healthy food, but as we age, cooking every night can be a challenge.

That's why we recommend having a few easy-to-make recipes on hand, like our favourite pasta dish with pesto sauce. It's a delicious and quick meal that can be customized to your liking. Plus, it's packed with nutrients that promote active ageing. Don't know how to make pesto pasta? Don't worry, we've got you covered!

Check out our "Pesto pasta with a twist" recipe below and start enjoying a healthy and happy retirement today! 

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:

• 2500kJ energy
• 30g protein
• 24g fat 
• 55g carbohydrates
• 14g fibre

Ingredients

• 1 cup wholemeal pasta
• 1/4-1/2 of a head of broccoli
• 1/4-1/2 of a cauliflower
• 1/2 a punnet of cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 a jar of pesto sauce
• 1 small tin tuna in spring water (can be substituted for chicken or beans)

Optional: 1/2 cup low fat cheese and/or fresh chilli to taste

Method

1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to boil.
2. While waiting for the water to boil, chop the cauliflower and broccoli into small florets (tip: use the stems for extra nutrition).
3. Once the water is boiling, add pasta, cauliflower and broccoli - cook until the pasta is al dente, meaning it is still slightly firm when bitten.
4. Wash the cherry tomatoes and either chop them in half or keep them whole.
5. Drain the water from the pot.
6. Add pesto sauce, tuna and cherry tomatoes into the pot and stir to combine.
7. To serve, add cheese and/or chilli to the top.

Recipe from Bonnie Sanderson, Dietitian - Health & Wellness Services

Remember, eating healthy and staying active are essential for a happy retirement. Try incorporating more nutritious meals like this pesto pasta into your routine and see how it makes you feel!