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Spinach Pistachio Pesto Pasta
Spinach Pistachio Pesto Pasta Is A Fresh And Simple Meal That Can Be Made In Under 30 Minutes! This Easy Pasta Recipe Is A Springtime Dinner Favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
370 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 1 lb rigatoni or your favorite pasta
For the spinach pistachio pesto:
- 4 cups spinach leaves packed, Kroger brand
- 2 cups basil leaves packed, Simple Truth brand
- 1/4 cup pistachios shelled
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For garnish:
- red pepper flakes crushed
- Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil and add salt. Slowly add the pasta and stir gently. Return to a boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the spinach pistachio pesto. In a food processor, add the spinach, basil, pistachios, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Turn the food processor on and slowly stream in the olive oil. Mix until pesto is smooth. Stop the machine and remove the lid. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and mix again if necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. If you want the pesto to be a little thinner, you can add more olive oil.
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and put it in a large bowl. Add the pesto (start with half of the recipe) and 1/4 cup of the pasta water to the pasta and stir until pasta is well coated. Add additional pesto and pasta water, if necessary, until desired consistency and flavor is reached. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
273mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1765IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
7.9mg
(9%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1765IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.