Spinach and Toasted Walnut Pesto


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 110.4
  • Total Fat: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 102.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Spinach and Toasted Walnut Pesto calories by ingredient


Introduction

Toss with your favorite whole wheat pasta Toss with your favorite whole wheat pasta
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    6 cups fresh spinach
    .5 cup EV olive oil
    .5 cup grated parmesan cheese
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    .5 cup walnuts
    salt, pepper, and a dash of nutmeg

Directions

Toast walnuts in toaster oven. In the mean time, heat oil and garlic in a small pan for about 5 minutes. Pack spinach into a food processor or blender. Add walnuts, seasoning, and warm oil/garlic. Pulse until a paste forms. Pour into bowl and stir in cheese. Add additional seasoning to taste. Toss with warm pasta. One serving is about 1 Tablespoon. This recipe will make about 12 servings. The rest can be frozen or refrigerated. Great with shrimp and Fettuccine.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STAPIER01.