How To Make Spinach Pesto Pasta with Olives
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of spaghetti
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
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Season the spinach pesto with salt and pepper according to taste.
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In a large pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the olives for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and mix well with the olives.
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Pour the spinach pesto over the spaghetti and toss until well coated.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Serve the spinach pesto pasta with olives hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 342kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 4mg
- Sodium : 389mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 9g
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