It was only once or twice that i got to taste a pesto, and from then on i was totally fond of pesto!! But never did i give it a try nor even order it while we dined out. I was just browsing over when i found this Spinach Pesto recipe and was all set to make it for our dinner. I was pretty familiar with the Basil Pesto taste , but never with Spinach.
I wasn't so sure while making pesto with spinach and had a second option all ready for our dinner that night. While grinding away the pesto , i gave a first taste test and from then on i was just licking away the spoon. I loved the taste , and it smelled just wonderful.
My little Adya finished the whole bowl of the paste served to her , with some extra Parmesan Cheese sprinkled on top , and she loved it.
I love making pasta for our dinner for a fuss free cooking .Some home - made pesto made me love it more , i usually make the Roasted Red Bell Pepper - Walnut Pesto Pasta , which is loaded with extra veggies.
You should give this a try , and your options of using this pesto is so much as a dip , sandwich spread pretty much anything , i am going to explore more ways to enjoy this !!
Toasted Walnut - Spinach Pesto Pasta
Ingredients:
2 cups Penne Pasta
few Cherry Tomatoes ( cut in half )
Parmesan Cheese
For the Pesto :
3 cups packed Baby Spinach Leaves
2 Garlic cloves
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup Walnut
1/2 a Lemon squeezed
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Toast the Nuts:
Arrange the nuts in a cookie sheet and bake it at 350F for 10 mins, until fragrant and lightly brown.
Pesto:
Grind away all the ingredients until paste. Store in a tightly sealed container with some plastic wrap over the top to prevent from browning.
Pasta:
Cook pasta as per the package instructions and drain away the water.
When still hot, mix pasta with the pesto + tomatoes , drizzle in some olive and toss well.
Transfer on to a serving plate and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Source: here
Lovely pesto pasta . love it
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