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Spinach Pesto Pasta
Spinach Pesto Pasta
"Pasta fans, will love this recipe. Pesto is so easy to make and so flavorful. You can make this recipe in under and hour, perfect for a quick after work meal. You may add some chunks of fried tofu or pan-fried chicken breast if you want to add protein. If you don’t like the taste of the parsley, you may omit it and add another 1/4 cup of basil instead. You can also switch out the cheese for another nutty cheese such as gruyere."
Serves6
Preparation Time2 min
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup Almond nuts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 28 ounces farfalle pasta
- 5 ounces cherry tomatoes
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the almonds, garlic, spinach, basil, parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
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Toss the pasta with the sauce together with quartered cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
