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Spinach Almond Pesto Pasta

Spinach Almond Pesto Pasta
Pesto sauce is origin of Italy. Traditionally it is prepared with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Olive oil and Parmesan cheese.  I have replaced basil with spinach and pine nuts with walnuts. Creamy green pesto gives a nice texture and taste to the recipe. Traditionally the pesto is prepared with mortar and wooden pestle. A simple, quick and healthy pasta. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Almond Spinach Pesto Pasta.




Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Ready in: 30 mins
Yields: 2 servings
Spinach Almond Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:
Table 1:
Any pasta2 Cups
Grated Parmesan CheeseFor Garnishing

Table 2: Pesto sauce preparation
Baby Spinach Leaves (tightly packed) 2 Cups
Chopped almonds2 tbsp
Olive oil2 tsp
Garlic cloves chopped1 tsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese1/2 Cup

Instructions:
  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water along with salt as per instructions given in pasta packet.Drain excessive water by placing pasta in colander.Reserve 1/4 cup water.

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Pesto sauce preparation:
  • Wash spinach in running water for 3-4 times and keep it ready. Dry roast almonds till they turn golden colour. 
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  • Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic cloves and fry till raw smell goes off. Add washed spinach and cook for 2-3 mins till the spinach leaves shrink in size. Switch off the stove and allow it to cool.
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  • Grind spinach, garlic cloves, almonds and 1/2 cup of cheese into smooth paste in blender by adding enough reserved water (Got from draining cooked pasta).
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  • Add the pesto sauce to the cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Spinach Almond Pesto Pasta
Spinach Almond Pesto Pasta

Tips:
Freshly ground pepper can be added for garnishing.
Adjust garlic cloves to your taste.

12 comments:

  1. Very very flavourful, healthy and yummy pasta Nithya love it....

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  2. Wow.. Looks so yummy & cute.. Love that nice green color :)

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  3. Very terrific, nutty and delicious pasta, am in love with this green pesto.

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  4. wow wow love the vibrant color of this pasta and so so healthy one :) looks so delicious dear .. Tempting me !!

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  5. Delicious and healthy pasta Love the green color.

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  6. I love this so much. Gonna try for this weekend. Have a packet of spaghetti and been thinking what to do and here comes the inviting and posh recipe.

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  7. Healthy and delicious pasta.. It has got a beautiful color..

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  8. Wow so healthy and delicious pasta Nithya :-) Love the color

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  9. Lovely colour!! Very tempting...

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