Spinach Pesto Pasta

Feb. 4, 2019
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Prep Time:  5 minutes       Cooking Time:  15 minutes  
Equipment: large pot, food processor, chef’s knife, cutting board, measuring cups/spoons
Servings: 4 servings           Serving Size: 1 ½ Cup

 

Ingredients: 

Bow tie pasta (can also use any pasta you like)

4 cups of fresh spinach ½ cup walnuts

4 garlic cloves

¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon lemon zest

½ cup of extra virgin olive oil 

4 Sundried Tomatoes
 
 
 
Instructions: 

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta according to directions on box
2. Add the rest of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until walnuts are finely blended.
3. Chop Sundried Tomatoes finely
4. Drain pasta and combine pasta with pesto. Top with more parmesan cheese and Sundried tomatoes!

 

Variations:  

  • Swap bow tie pasta for whole wheat pasta or chickpea pasta to add more protein
  • Swap out the walnuts for your favorite nut
  • Swap Sundried tomatoes with fresh cherry tomatoes

 
 

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