This pesto is a small twist to the regular Basil Pesto. It is creamier and lets you sneak the goodness of spinach into it.
(Will upload a picture soon...doesn't help if all the pictures are on my laptop and I write these blogposts from a different computer!)
(Will upload a picture soon...doesn't help if all the pictures are on my laptop and I write these blogposts from a different computer!)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients: Spinach leaves (3 cups), Basil leaves (1 cup), Garlic (2-3 cloves), Cream cheese( 2Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese(1/4 cup),Lime Juice(1 Tbsp), Cilantro (1/4 cup), Salt to taste, Pepper( 1 tsp), Extra Virgin Olive Oil(2 Tbsp),Angel Hair Pasta (or any other pasta) 1 lb
Blend Away..
>Wash and drain the spinach and basil leaves, roughly chop the garlic cloves
>Add them to the blender, add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese and squeeze the lime juice
> Add salt and pepper and the EVOO and blend into a fine paste
>Add a little more EVOO if needed
>Cook the Pasta according to the instructions on the package and drain the pasta water
>Add the sauce to the pasta and serve warm!
My Thoughts..
> You can also add half a cup of toasted pine nuts before you blend to paste, if you have them on hand (like traditional pesto). I actually like to toast the pinenuts and add them as a garnish to the pasta
>You could also substitute Mint leaves for Basil. I've tried it and it tastes great, although I personally like Basil a little bit more
You've got to try this one...it's super delicious!
You've got to try this one...it's super delicious!
I came across your site from the foodieblogroll and I'd love to guide Foodista readers to your site. I hope you could add this pesto widget at the end of this post so we could add you in our list of food bloggers who blogged about pesto, Thanks!
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