Pesto Pasta is a classic Italian dish and favored by the masses. This recipe makes a mouthwatering sauce that can be made with ingredients that you either already have or can find at your local supermarket. A flavorful melody like this is bound to have people asking for more.
Makes
8 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Use short tube pastas such as penne or cavatappi. Short tube pastas make it easier for the sauce to cling to the noodle, allowing for more flavorful bites.
Instructions
Pulse spinach, basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until chopped fine. With machine running, drizzle in oil. Season pesto with salt to taste.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss together drained hot pasta, pesto, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a large bowl. Serve pasta immediately with Chicken Parmesan.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 169
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 2%
Sodium 179mg 7%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 12g 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 6g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
