Spinach pesto

Spinach pesto

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 tsp
• oil - 1/2 c
• vegetable oil - 1 tsp
• stick butter - 1/2 item
• Parmesan cheese - 1/2 c
• pine nuts - 2 Tbsp
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese - 1 item
• blanched almonds - 1/4 c
• large garlic cloves, crushed - 3 item
• pasta - 1 lb
• Romano cheese - 1/2 c
• fresh parsley leaves - 2 c
• fresh spinach, stems discarded - 3 c

How to make spinach pesto:

Puree first 10 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth. Set aside. Bring water to boil in large pot. Add oil and salt. Add pasta and cook over medium heat until al dente. Strain through colander, reserving 1/3 cup of liquid. Blend hot liquid into puree and toss with pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

From cooking with Bon Appetit.

Recipe categories: Sauces, Condiments, etc., Savory sauces.