I gain an immense amount of satisfaction from creating healthier versions of much loved recipes. A nutritional makeover. At times I fret over how just happy I become when the transformation is successful. Too happy. Regardless, you can’t deny that being able to eat favourite ‘unhealthy’ dishes more often (because, they’ve been, well, ‘healthified’) is cause for some celebration. The major downside of some ‘healthed-up’ versions is that they are often inaccessible or unappealing to many home cooks, either due to obscure ingredients or lengthy preparation practices. However, you need not be wary of this particular recipe – it’s not overtly brazen at all. Sweet, juicy roasted tomatoes, creamy pesto and whole-wheat pasta..why it’s virtually a simple weeknight meal! Continue reading
