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.
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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
1/4 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
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- 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
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat6g30%
Polysaturated Fat1g12%
Monosaturated Fat8g54%
Cholesterol28mg9%
Sodium818mg34%
Potassium151mg4%
Protein12g25%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g7%
Sugar1g2%
Vitamin A1619IU32%
Vitamin B61mg54%
Vitamin C8mg14%
Calcium258mg25%
Iron1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.