Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Speedy Greens and Pesto Pasta!
Ingredients:
- 200g pasta (your choice—spaghetti, penne, etc.)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup kale (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lemon (for zest and juice)
- 1 tbsp pine nuts (optional, for garnish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for some spice)
Instructions:
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Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook your pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Sauté the greens: While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the spinach and kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted or heated through.
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Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the greens, and pour in the pesto. Toss everything together, adding a little reserved pasta water if it seems dry. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Finish: Serve topped with parmesan, pine nuts, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Tips:
- If you're making your own pesto, use basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan blended together in a food processor.
- You can swap in other greens, like arugula or swiss chard, for variation.
Enjoy your fresh and flavorful pasta! 🍝🌿
