Spinach Pesto Pasta
featured in Tasty's Best Pasta Recipes
Whip up this vibrant Spinach Pesto for a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic sauce. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or even as a dip, this versatile condiment will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 chicken breast
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 8 oz spaghetti (225 g), cooked according to package
Pesto
- 4 cups fresh spinach (160 g)
- ½ cup walnuts (50 g)
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (30 g), grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil (120 mL)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 451
- Fat 20g
- Carbs 46g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 23g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a food processor, add all ingredients to make pesto and blend until walnuts are finely blended.
- In a hot pan, add olive oil and cook chicken breast. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the chicken and slice.
- Combine the chicken and pesto sauce into spaghetti and mix until the sauce fully coats the pasta.
- Serve and top it off with parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
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