Spinach Basil Pasta

Spinach Basil Pasta is a simple, vibrant dish that blends fresh spinach and basil into a creamy pesto-style sauce. Made with garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and your favorite pasta, it’s an easy, feel-good meal that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknights, this green goddess of a pasta is packed with flavor and totally comforting. (P.S. My kids call his the grinch pasta!)

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Spinach Basil Pasta

Author: Francesca Cuisine: Pasta Recipe Keys: M meatless P pasta

Description

A fresh, flavorful twist on classic pesto! This easy pasta blends spinach, basil, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil into a creamy, dreamy sauce that clings perfectly to your favorite noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy nights when you want something homemade and satisfying.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Fresh Basil
• 3 Cloves Garlic
• 1 Lemon
• 1.5 cups Fresh Spinach
• ¹⁄₂ cup Olive Oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 16 oz Your favorite pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pesto

   In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse a few times to start breaking everything down into a cream.

1. Boil Your Pasta

   Boil 16 oz of your favorite pasta. Bowties (aka farfalle) are my go-to, but feel free to use any variety of short pasta you love!

    

1. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   The magic happens in one bowl. Once your pasta is cooked, drain it and toss it right away with the sauce from the blender. That’s it—you’re done! Dinner = served.

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