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Green Spaghetti

A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish made with fresh greens and herbs, perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine spinach, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, and pine nuts. Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine the drained spaghetti with the green sauce. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegan version, omit the parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.

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