Pâtes à la Sauce Verte

Pâtes à la Sauce Verte is a vibrant and healthy French pasta dish that features a fresh, herbaceous green sauce made from seasonal greens and nuts. This delightful meal offers a burst of flavor while being nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pasta - 150 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 30 grams
• Spinach - 50 grams
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Parmesan cheese - 20 grams (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce by placing the basil, spinach, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth, adding a bit of water if necessary to achieve a creamy consistency.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. Toss the pasta with the green sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from fresh greens.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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