spinach pesto and pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 399.2
  • Total Fat: 18.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
  • Sodium: 195.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 12.7 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    12 oz angel hair pasta
    1/4 cup walnuts
    2 cloves garlic
    10 cups fresh spinach
    1/3 cup olive oil
    1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 t lemon juice

Directions

cook pasta according to package. drain and return to pot. meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the walnuts and garlic until chopped. add the spinach, oil, 1/4 c of Parmesan, and 1/4 t salt and pepper (or to taste). puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed. add the pesto to the pasta and toss to coat. sprinkle with lemon juice and remaining Parmesan.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHARIERICE.

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