This vibrant and flavorful Spinach Pesto Pasta is a delightful twist on the traditional basil pesto. Packed with the goodness of fresh spinach, it’s a nutritious and delicious meal for any day.
This vibrant and flavorful Spinach Pesto Pasta is a delightful twist on the traditional basil pesto. Packed with the goodness of fresh spinach, it’s a nutritious and delicious meal for any day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves washed and dried
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 8 ounces pasta such as spaghetti or linguine
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until roughly chopped.
- With the processor running, gradually add olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Pulse a few times to mix.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the spinach pesto until well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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Easy recipe, but I replaced pine nuts with walnuts, not as good tho.
Yum! I love pesto! 👌🏼
Meh. Thought it would be better. Just pasta with green stuff.
It’s literally just spinach and pasta… not impressed. Maybe a sauce with meat woulda been better?
I thought it was pretty good! The flavors are fresh and different. Have you tried adding some toasted bread crumbs on top for crunch?
This was super quick to make! I loved how fresh it tasted. Will definitely make again!
This was amazing! So fresh and tasty! I’ll make it again for sure!
Quick and easy! Perfect for weeknight dinners!!
Spinach should be cooked first, right? I feel like it can taste weird raw.
I didn’t really like it. The spinach taste was too strong. Not for me.
I loved it! Spinach is healthy, and it gives a unique flavor. Maybe try adding less next time?
Incredible! I added some chicken, and it was delish 😍
Can I use frozen spinach? That’s all I have..
This recipe is absolutely amazing! The pesto is so fresh and flavorful, and it was easy to make. My family loved it!