spirali with spinach and pesto
Make this delicious spirali pasta recipe in a fresh spinach and walnut pesto. The spinach walnut pesto is made with fresh spinach, lemon juice, walnut, parmesan cheese, Del Monte extra-virgin olive oil, and pepper.
PREPARATION TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
SERVES
4-5
| QUANTITY | INGREDIENT |
|---|---|
| 3 | Cups, Fusilli |
| 1/3 | Cup, Walnut |
| 1/2 | Cup, Blanched Spinach |
| 3 | Small Garlic Cloves |
| 3-4 | TBSP Olive Oil |
| 1 | TBSP Lemon Juice |
| 3-4 | Basil Leaves |
| - | Grated Cheddar Cheese As Required. |
| - | salt and pepper to taste |
Method
- Cook fusilli as per the packet instructions.
- In a blender, add walnut and garlic. Pulse it 2 to 3 times so that the walnut and garlic break down into a coarse mixture.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, basil leaves, spinach, salt and pepper to the blender. Blend it to make a paste.
- In a bowl, combine grated cheddar cheese, prepared pesto and cooked fusilli. Toss very well.
- Dish out in a serving bowl, top it with some more grated cheese and serve warm.
Enjoy your meal!