Pasta con Pesto de Espinacas

Pasta con Pesto de Espinacas is a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish that combines the earthiness of spinach with the nuttiness of pine nuts, creating a delightful pesto. Served with perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is not only satisfying but also nutritious.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine) - 160 grams
• Fresh spinach - 100 grams
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto: in a food processor, combine fresh spinach, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Once the pasta is done, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot pasta with the spinach pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
6. Toss well to coat and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from spinach, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Good source of protein and healthy fats from pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.

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