Spinach Pasta

This spinach pasta recipe is so delicious and easy! Full of vitamins, and protein, its a greta way to get everyone eating their greens. The green sauce is also great served on a platter with plenty of crackers and cheese.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 450 g pasta
• ¼ cup walnuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 cups of spinach lightly blanched
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ¼ tsp of each salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

• Cook the pasta al dente
• Drain and return it to the pot.
• In a food processor or blender, pulse the walnuts and garlic until chopped.
• Add the spinach, oil, Parmesan and salt and pepper.
• Puree until smooth
• Add the pesto to the pasta and toss to combine, add extra olive oil if dry

Sprinkle with the lemon zest and Parmesan before serving.