Sunday, May 22, 2011

Spinach & Walnut Pesto Pasta

Quick dinner. Be careful not to overdo the garlic!

Ingredients:
1 cup packed, stemmed spinach leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 Tbsps walnut pieces
6 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
salt & pepper
1 lb dried pasta (tubes or shells)

Place spinach, garlic, walnuts & olive oil in a food processor; pulse until smooth
Transfer to a bowl
Mix in Parmesan until well combined
Add salt & pepper to taste
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until firm to the bite
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water
Return pasta to pot, toss with pesto adding reserved water as needed
Serve immediately

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