Angel Hair with Pesto
Enjoy pasta with zest with this angel hair with pesto. If you're seeing red, this dynamic dish is a welcome change. It is certain to satisfy the basil lover in you.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts
- 2 cup(s) packed, fresh basil leaves
- 2 cup(s) packed, fresh spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
- 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 8 ounce(s) angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange the pine nuts on a cookie sheet lined with foil and roast in oven for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a food processor, mix roasted pine nuts with the next 6 ingredients to form a paste.
- Blend in water to achieve desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
- The sauce can be refrigerated in a tightly covered container or frozen before serving, if desired.
- Serve pasta with sauce.
- Ready in 30 min 15 min prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 1168.35kcalCarbohydrates: 173.36gProtein: 37.14gFat: 35.17gSaturated Fat: 3.12gCholesterol: 1.25mgSodium: 1251.14mgFiber: 11.46gSugar: 9.67g
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