Pasta With Spinach Pesto Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Pasta With Spinach Pesto recipe, where tender fettuccine pasta intertwines with the freshness of spinach, enhanced by the nuttiness of pine nuts and the savory allure of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- Black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta: In a pot of boiling water, cook the fettuccine pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare Spinach: Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly, removing any tough stems. In a large saucepan or in the microwave, wilt the spinach by cooking it in water for approximately 4 minutes. Drain the spinach, then squeeze out any excess moisture and finely chop it. Add the fresh garlic to the chopped spinach and set aside.
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Saute Pine Nuts: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and sauté until they turn light brown, releasing their nutty aroma.
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Combine Ingredients: Reduce the heat and add the spinach mixture to the skillet, cooking it for about 3 minutes to infuse the flavors. Then, add the cooked pasta and freshly ground black pepper to the skillet, tossing everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated with the spinach pesto.
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Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss gently once more to incorporate. Serve the Pasta With Spinach Pesto immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serving Suggestions:
- For an extra touch of protein, this pasta dish can be dressed up with the addition of sautéed chicken, scallops, or shrimp.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 461.9
- Fat Content: 29.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 48.8mg
- Sodium Content: 232.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 1g
- Protein Content: 14.5g
Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this Pasta With Spinach Pesto recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week!
