Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, quartered and sliced thin
salt , to taste
1 lb whole wheat penne
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 sprig rosemary
12 oz spinach , discard stems
pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until caramelized, 15 - 20 minutes.
Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it, add the pasta; cook al dente. Drain, saving 1 cup of the pasta water.
While the pasta cooks heat the olive oil in a small saucepan & rosemary sprig over med-low heat & steep for 5 minutes. Let it cool and discard the rosemary.
Pour the oil and garlic in a food processor. Add the spinach and process into a thick paste. Season with salt & pepper.
Stir the pasta cooking water into the onions, then stir in the pesto. Add the cheese and toss to combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	613.31 Kcal (2568 kJ)
Calories from fat	271.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.12g	46%
Cholesterol	26.27mg	9%
Sodium	268.68mg	11%
Potassium	550.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	69.9g	23%
Sugars	3.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	10.41g	42%
Protein	19.13g	38%
Vitamin C	26.7mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	257.5mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.16 Kcal (934 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.96g	46%
Cholesterol	9.56mg	9%
Sodium	97.76mg	11%
Potassium	200.22mg	12%
Total Carbs	25.43g	23%
Sugars	1.42g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.79g	42%
Protein	6.96g	38%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	44%
Iron	1.8mg	28%
Calcium	93.7mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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