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
For 6 people
- 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
Directions
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 facts
- Kcal: 194.73 kcal
- Fibers (g): 1.91g
- Sodium (mg): 208.52mg
- Carbs: 28.89g
- Fat: 5.86g
- Saturated fat (g): 0.52g
- Proteins: 6.19g