Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, roasted until golden brown; 4 cups spinach, well packed cups of chopped raw spinach; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; ¾ cup gruyere cheese; 1 cup lite olive oil (or virgin); 4 garlic cloves, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ cup light cream; 1 12 lbs spinach fettuccine

Servings: persons

1 cup walnuts, roasted until golden brown
4 cups spinach, well packed cups of chopped raw spinach
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
¾ cup gruyere cheese
1 cup lite olive oil (or virgin)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
½ cup light cream
1 12 lbs spinach fettuccine

1
Cook the fettuccine ala dente.
2
Roast walnuts in a 400F oven for about 5 minutes; watch they do not burn.
3
In a food processor put 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1/4 cup walnuts, half the Gruyere, 1/2 cup oil, 2 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper, half the basil, half the oregano and half the cream.
4
Process until smooth.
5
Repeat with remaining half of the ingredients.
6
Set aside 1/2 cup of walnuts for garnish.
7
Heat the sauce, keep warm.
8
Pour sauce over cooked pasta, toss.
9
Garnish with walnuts and serve.

1182

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnuts, roasted until golden brown, 4 cups spinach, well packed cups of chopped raw spinach, 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, ¾ cup gruyere cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach Ala Pesto 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.

Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta

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