Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

16 oz pasta, -uncooked any variety
4 -5 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed
2 tbsp hot water
1 -2 garlic clove
4 cups spinach leaves, -loosely packed fresh
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, -grated
2 tsp slivered almonds
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain. Place in large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine basil and hot water; set aside.
In food processor bowl with metal blade, process garlic until chopped. Add spinach, cheese, almonds and salt; process with on/off pulses until chopped. Add basil mixture; pulse to mix. Slowly add oil and lemon juice; process until well blended.
Add spinach mixture to hot cooked pasta; toss gently to mix.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	662.58 Kcal (2774 kJ)
Calories from fat	332.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.97g	57%
Cholesterol	1.47mg	0%
Sodium	152.54mg	6%
Potassium	450.78mg	10%
Total Carbs	62.83g	21%
Sugars	3.26g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.45g	22%
Protein	21.38g	43%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	11%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	166.1mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	406.3 Kcal (1701 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.67g	57%
Cholesterol	0.9mg	0%
Sodium	93.54mg	6%
Potassium	276.42mg	10%
Total Carbs	38.53g	21%
Sugars	2g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.34g	22%
Protein	13.11g	43%
Vitamin C	4mg	11%
Iron	1.6mg	14%
Calcium	101.9mg	17%

* 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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