SPINACH PESTO
Serve this vibrant pesto on pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more. If you don't have fresh oregano on hand, you can omit it. -Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the walnuts, lemon juice and zest; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Serve desired amount of pesto with pasta. Transfer remaining pesto to ice cube trays. Cover and freeze up to 1 month., To use frozen pesto: Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH BASIL PESTO
This sauce is perfect for freezing in an ice cube tray. I just pop out a couple of cubes from the freezer and add to a pasta dish for a quick and easy meal. The Parmesan cheese can be omitted and added after thawing. Pour any pesto you aren't using immediately into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and store in freezer.
Provided by Dianne
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SPINACH PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, spaghetti, fresh spinach, walnuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor, add all ingredients to make pesto and blend until walnuts are finely blended.
- In a hot pan, add olive oil and cook chicken breast. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the chicken and slice.
- Combine the chicken and pesto sauce into spaghetti and mix until the sauce fully coats the pasta.
- Serve and top it off with parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 2 grams
PASTA WITH SPINACH PESTO SAUCE
A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro.
Provided by Sheila Martin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 416.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
FARRO WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES, PESTO AND SPINACH
Here is an Italian-inspired recipe that uses store-bought or homemade pesto to season farro, which is then tossed with fresh spinach, roasted tomatoes, red onions and mozzarella for a complete vegetarian meal. Make it with fresh-from-the-market cherry tomatoes when they're in season, but during the rest of the year, use grape tomatoes, as they tend to be more flavorful than cherry during the colder months. If you'd like, substitute arugula, or cooked broccoli rabe or kale, for the spinach. It tastes delicious warm or cold the next day - and topping it with shrimp, chicken or scallops can make it feel new again. Before reheating, add a bit more spinach, drizzle it with a little olive oil and give it a good stir.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, vegetables, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large covered pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the farro and adjust the heat to maintain a medium boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom, until tender and not too chewy, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, on a sheet pan, combine the tomatoes and onion wedges with the oil, making sure everything is well coated and glistening, then season with salt, pepper and the red-pepper flakes. Roast until the tomatoes blister and slightly deflate, 25 to 30 minutes.
- When the farro is done, drain, then pour into a serving bowl or back into the pot. Toss with some olive oil, then mix in the pesto. Add the lemon zest and juice, then stir in the spinach. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Scrape the onions, tomatoes and their juices into the farro; season with salt and pepper as needed. Add the cheese, if using, then garnish with herbs and serve.
SPINACH-BASIL PESTO
Toss this rich, garlicky pesto with pasta or use as a spread. It also freezes well for fresh flavor over the winter. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add spinach, basil and walnuts. Pulse until chopped. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Freeze option: Freeze pesto in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PESTO SPINACH AND TOMATOES
I was looking to use up some of my CSA veggies and came up with this simple side dish. It could also be served over a bed of pasta.
Provided by Volleyballmom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach; saute until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir tomatoes into spinach; cook just until tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
SUPER-FAST SPINACH, PESTO AND CHEESE LASAGNA
Categories Cheese Pasta Bake Vegetarian Parmesan Ricotta Spinach Fall Fontina Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend ricotta and Parmesan in medium bowl. Season cheeses with salt and pepper; stir in egg. Blend spinach and pesto in another medium bowl.
- Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with oil. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce in prepared dish. Arrange 3 noodles side by side atop sauce. Spread 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese mixture over in thin layer. Drop 1/3 of spinach mixture over by spoonfuls. Repeat layering with sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and spinach mixture 2 more times. Top with remaining 3 noodles and 1 cup sauce.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover lasagna with foil. Bake 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Fontina cheese. Bake lasagna until heated through, sauce bubbles and cheese on top is melted, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes.
SPINACH WALNUT PESTO
This flavorful pesto is easy to make and will transform your meal into a 5-star dish. It's great served with linguine pasta. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto each pound of pasta.
Provided by Shan
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly, while processor is running, until mixture forms a smooth paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
PESTO PASTA WITH SPINACH, ASPARAGUS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Dr. Travis Stork's said it's ok to have a glass of wine with this meal. If I recall he may have suggeted red. I found this recipe on the Rachael Ray Show. The recipe came from Dr. Travis Stork's. Made this for my families dinner! My hubby loved this, my newphew and I liked it. When I made this I opted to used store prepared Pesto, so I added minced garlic to my veggies. For the pasta I used Wegman's whole grain pasta, I used fresh snap peas in place of the asparagus. I used the spinach and opted to add the cooked chicken. I did add alot of shredded Parmesan cheese maybe 5oz or less. Plus I did add some Sea Salt for flavor.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make pesto: Combine basil, pine nuts, oil and garlic in a food processor. Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil. Add cheeses and sea salt. Blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. (Makes about 2/3 cup. Can be made 1 day ahead. Top with 1/4 inch olive oil and chill.).
- Prepare pasta: Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and return to pot.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat while pasta cooks. Add asparagus and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until asparagus are tender 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- Add pesto, spinach, and chicken (if using) to pasta and toss until well-combined. Sprinkle with grated or shaved Parmesan. Serve warm, or chill and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 439.9, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.8
SPINACH MUSHROOM PESTO SPAGHETTI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, spinach, mushroom, salt, pepper, pesto, parmesan cheese, spaghetti
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat pot over medium-high heat.
- Add oil to the pot.
- Cook the spinach until wilted.
- Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper cooking until most of the water is gone.
- Add the pesto and parmesan.
- Add the spaghetti, and toss until evenly coated, with the sauce sticking to the noodles.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1063 calories, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SPINACH PESTO PASTA WITH OLIVES
A family favourite pasta dish, jazzed up with olives and feta
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, boil a kettle of water, then slowly pour over the spinach in a colander until it wilts. Shake off the excess water, then put the spinach into a food processor.
- Add the garlic, oil, half of the cheese and most of the pine nuts to the processor with the spinach, then pulse to a pesto-like sauce. Season with the nutmeg and salt and pepper. Stir through the hot, drained pasta and serve topped with the olives and the remaining crumbled cheese and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium
SPINACH PESTO
I don't like nuts in my pesto and I like spinach better than basil so I came up with this fast pesto recipe and I love it. I never measure but I tried to put it into measurments. It's best not to warm the Pesto mixture as it doesn't need it.
Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In the food processor put in the spinach,lemon zest, lemon juice,garlic,olive oil,salt,pepper and cheese (sundried tomatoes). Process til spinach is small and everything is well combined.
- Meanwhile boil pasta til Al Dente.
- Pour Pesto mixture into large Pasta bowl and toss in hot pasta to coat and 1 or 2 tbs of pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately with chicken or eat alone.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.2, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 430, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.1
ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BEANS, SPINACH & PESTO
This convenient recipe makes getting two meals on the table a snap.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a soup kettle over medium-high flame. Add onions, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, bean and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach and peas; continue to simmer until spinach wilts, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, adding a spoonful of pesto to each serving of soup.
- For lunch, pack soup in separate leakproof containers. Warm soup in microwave and top with pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 585.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUT PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan on medium high heat. Lightly oil the grill pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Combine the spinach, pine nuts, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a processor. Lightly pulse. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of the oil, blending until the mixture is creamy. Add salt and pulse. Put half of the pesto into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for future use.
- Transfer the rest of the spinach mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season the pesto with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread the pesto over each piece of chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 grams
VEGAN GNOCCHI WITH PESTO, SPINACH, AND CANNELLINI BEANS
Here is a vegan dish that will warm you from the inside out! Perfect for a family meal! Who the heck doesn't like gnocchi anyway? Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!!!
Provided by Connie Fabian Byrnes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place spinach in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Separate with a fork and drain.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add celery, cover, and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove mushrooms and celery to a bowl.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Add gnocchi and brown, flipping halfway through, 4 to 6 minutes. Add mushroom-celery mixture, cannellini beans, spinach, onions, wine, salt, and sage; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Mix together vegan pesto and vegetable broth in a small bowl. Pour into skillet over gnocchi and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 804.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPINACH PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, pulse 2 cups spinach, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and nuts, the lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides; add the parmesan and pulse until smooth. Set the pesto aside.
- Form the sausage into nickel-size patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip, add the garlic to the skillet and cook until the patties are just cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
- Add the pasta, pesto and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding more cooking water as needed; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining 2 cups spinach. Top with parmesan and the remaining 1 tablespoon nuts; drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 33 milligrams, Sodium 740 milligrams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 22 grams
SPINACH AND ARUGULA PESTO
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, arugula, garlic, salt, walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, and water. Process until they form a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil, taste adjust seasoning if necessary.
SPINACH AND GARLIC SCAPE PESTO
This is a great way to use garlic scapes - the curly green tops of garlic that you can get from the farm early in the growing season! The spinach cuts down some of the super-strong garlic flavor. Use as a sauce for hot pasta, a spread for sandwiches, mixed with mayo for a spread or dip, mixed with ranch dressing for salad. The possibilities are endless!
Provided by KARENMOLLOY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend spinach, garlic scapes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 125.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
ROASTED VEGGIES WITH SPINACH PESTO ORZO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccolini, yellow squash, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby spinach, raw walnut, lemon zest, garlic, fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, uncooked orzo pasta
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the broccolini, squash, and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, until the broccolini is beginning to crisp and the squash and onions are tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the vegetables are roasting, make the spinach pesto: In a food processor, combine the spinach, walnuts, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. With the processor running, slowly stream in the remaining ½ cup of olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth, thick, and spreadable consistency.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- Add ¾ cup of the pesto to the warm orzo and toss to coat. Mix in the roasted vegetables and more pesto to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
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