Spinach Pesto Pasta

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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.

6
2 cups spinach leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup Almond nuts
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
28 ounces farfalle pasta
5 ounces cherry tomatoes
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the almonds, garlic, spinach, basil, parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend...

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Nutritions

Calories
252

Sodium
818mg
34% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
12g
25% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV