Fettuccine With Mint Spinach Pesto Recipes

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and spinach.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
• Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the pesto. Divide among bowls; top with pepper and more parmesan.

FETTUCCINE WITH SPINACH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; immediately drain pasta, and return to pot.
• While pasta is cooking, place spinach, Parmesan, nuts, garlic, and lemon zest and juice in a food processor. Process until a paste forms. With motor running, add oil and 1/4 cup cold water; process until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add to pasta; toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce is thinned slightly and coats fettuccine (you may not need all the water). Serve, sprinkled with additional Parmesan and nuts, if desired.

FETTUCCINE WITH SPINACH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
• Drain pasta and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, place spinach, cheese, nuts, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in food processor.
• Process until a paste forms.
• With motor running, add water and oil; process until smooth and creamy (1 minute).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss sauce with pasta, using as much reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed.
• Sprinkle with cheese and nuts and serve.

PASTA WITH SPINACH PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, in food processor or blender, combine spinach, tofu, lemon juice, garlic, broth, cheese, pepper, and Italian seasoning, process until smooth. Set aside.
• Spray a large non-stick saute pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook onions and mushrooms until tender. Reduce heat to low, add pesto mixture and heat until hot.
• Toss pasta with sauce and bacon bits. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. NOTE: If sauce seems too thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta cooking water or broth.

FETTUCCINE WITH MINT-SPINACH PESTO RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente. Reserve 1 c cooking water, then drain and return to the pot. 2. Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until just golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool. 3. Combine the almonds, spinach, mint and garlic in a food processor and process to make a slightly chunky paste. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth pesto. 4. Add the pesto to the pasta along with the pecorino; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Serve with more pecorino for topping.