Pasta con Salsa Verde

Pasta con Salsa Verde is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the freshness of herbs and the richness of olive oil, making it a perfect vegetarian option for dinner. The bright green sauce combines parsley, basil, and garlic, complementing the pasta beautifully for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 160 grams
• Fresh parsley - 50 grams, chopped
• Fresh basil - 30 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Extra virgin olive oil - 80 milliliters
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the Salsa Verde by combining the chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor.
3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
5. In a large mixing bowl, toss the drained pasta with the Salsa Verde, adding reserved pasta water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh herbs.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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