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Pasta with Spinach Pesto Recipe
Wendy Zitzman
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A fresh twist on a classic pasta dish - pesto prepared with spinach, pistachios and Swiss cheese.
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Prep Time
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Servings
Servings
8
people
Calories
Calories
604.94
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
4
cups
spinach
-
packed fresh
½
cup
low fat Swiss cheese
-
grated
⅓
cup
pistachios
-
unsalted and shelled
2
cloves
garlic
-
minced
½
lemon
-
jucied
¼
tsp
salt
¼
cup
olive oil
8
oz
whole grain pasta
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the spinach, cheese, pistachios, garlic, lemon juice and salt.
Process on high.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the desired consistency is formed.
Drain the pasta.
Return the pasta to the pan and add the pesto.
Toss to coat and cook over medium high heat until the pesto is heated through.
Nutrition
Calories:
604.94
kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates:
82.7
g
(28%)
Protein:
16.27
g
(33%)
Fat:
25.04
g
(39%)
Saturated Fat:
5.9
g
(37%)
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.89
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.08
g
Trans Fat:
0.001
g
Cholesterol:
2.36
mg
(1%)
Sodium:
760.98
mg
(33%)
Potassium:
71.75
mg
(2%)
Fiber:
5.08
g
(21%)
Sugar:
3.48
g
(4%)
Vitamin A:
178.9
IU
(4%)
Vitamin C:
0.23
mg
Calcium:
331.05
mg
(33%)
Iron:
7.18
mg
(40%)
Course
Course:
Main Course Recipes
Cuisine
Cuisine:
Italian Recipes
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