How long does it take to make Herb Microgreens Pesto Pasta Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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ChefPax Mix microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant pasta dish features a herb microgreens pesto that bursts with fresh flavors, making it a quick and healthy meal.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
ChefPax Mix microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
200g whole wheat pasta
1 cup basil microgreens
1/2 cup parsley microgreens
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine basil microgreens, parsley microgreens, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Toss the cooked pasta with the herb microgreens pesto until well coated, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional microgreens and a sprinkle of pepper.
ChefPax Mix is a blend of multiple microgreen varieties — including brassica crops such as broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage, and purple radish, alongside buckwheat and texsel greens — selected for complementary flavor, texture, and phytochemical diversity. The brassica-dominant composition draws on one of the most studied crop families in microgreen nutrition research.
• Brassica microgreens have been studied for elevated glucosinolate and sulforaphane precursor content relative to mature vegetables.
moderate evidence• A blend of brassica varieties and complementary greens provides a broader range of phytochemical types than any single crop alone.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical levels across microgreen varieties vary by species, seed source, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017