Roasted Tomatillo Pasta Recipe

Name: Roasted Tomatillo Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Tri-color Rotini; 1 pound Tomatillos, Husks Removed; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided; 7 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 1- 1/4 cup Packed Cilantro; 1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed; 1- 3/4 cup Fresh Spinach; 1/2 teaspoons Lime Juice; Salt And Pepper; Freshly Grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Tri-color Rotini
1 pound Tomatillos, Husks Removed
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
7 cloves Garlic, Peeled
1- 1/4 cup Packed Cilantro
1 whole Jalapeno, Stem And Seeds Removed
1- 3/4 cup Fresh Spinach
1/2 teaspoons Lime Juice
Salt And Pepper
Freshly Grated Parmesan

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the tomatillos into quarters and place them in a baking dish.
3
Drizzle with one-half tablespoon olive oil and a dash of salt.
4
Add whole garlic cloves.
5
Roast them for about 25 to 32 minutes or until soft to the touch and very fragrant.
6
Then remove the dish from the oven and let them cool slightly.
7
Place cilantro, jalapeno, spinach and remaining olive oil in a food processor.
8
Add tomatillos and garlic (with the juices) and pulse until smooth.
9
Season liberally with salt and pepper.
10
Add lime juice and pulse just to mix.
11
When the pasta is done drain it.
12
Serve the sauce over the pasta and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.
13
Recipe adapted from Spark People.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Tri-color Rotini, 1 pound Tomatillos, Husks Removed, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided, 7 cloves Garlic, Peeled, and more.

Yes, Roasted Tomatillo Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Tomatillo Pasta

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