Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Ready in: < 30 minutes
Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 6
Ingredients:
16 ounces uncooked pasta -- any variety
4 teaspoons dried basil leaves -- crushed
2 tablespoons hot water
1 clove garlic
5 ounces fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons slivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions:
Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Place in large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine basil and hot water; set aside.
In food processor bowl with metal blade, process garlic until chopped. Add spinach, cheese, almonds and salt; process with on/off pulses until chopped. Add basil mixture; pulse to mix. Slowly add oil and lemon juice; process until well blended.
Add spinach mixture to hot cooked pasta; toss gently to mix.
This recipe from CDKitchen for Spinach Pesto Pasta serves/makes 6
Recipe ID: 39717
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