Spinach Pesto Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces pasta, -uncooked any variety
• 4 -5 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 -2 garlic clove
• 4 cups spinach leaves, -loosely packed fresh
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, -grated
• 2 teaspoons slivered almonds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. drain. place in large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
• 2 meanwhile, in small bowl, combine basil and hot water; set aside.
• 3 in food processor bowl with metal blade, process garlic until chopped. add spinach, cheese, almonds and salt; process with on/off pulses until chopped. add basil mixture; pulse to mix. slowly add oil and lemon juice; process until well blended.
• 4 add spinach mixture to hot cooked pasta; toss gently to mix.