Spinach Pesto

Name: Spinach Pesto
Ingredients: 3 c. fresh spinach, stems discarded; 2 c. fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese; 1/2 c. Romano cheese; 1/2 c. oil; 1/4 c. blanched almonds; 1/2 stick butter; 2 Tbsp. pine nuts; 3 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vegetable oil; salt; 1 lb. pasta; freshly grated Parmesan cheese

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 c. fresh spinach, stems discarded
2 c. fresh parsley leaves
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. Romano cheese
1/2 c. oil
1/4 c. blanched almonds
1/2 stick butter
2 Tbsp. pine nuts
3 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vegetable oil
salt
1 lb. pasta
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Puree first 10 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth.
2

Set aside.
3

Bring water to boil in large pot.
4

Add oil and salt.
5

Add pasta and cook over medium heat until al dente. Strain through colander, reserving 1/3 cup of liquid.
6

Blend hot liquid into puree and toss with pasta.
7

Serve with Parmesan cheese.