Whole Wheat Penne with Spinach Herb Pesto

Whole Wheat Penne with Spinach Herb Pesto
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

421 Calories
15.77g Protein
60.23g Carbs
15.84g Fat
Whole grain penne pasta tossed with a bright and refreshing flavored sauce of fresh herbs, spinach, and goats cheese.

Ingredients

2 tbsps grated parmesan cheese 2 oz goats cheese 1 dash ground black pepper 20 leaves basil 1 dash sea salt 2 tbsps olive oil 1 wedge yields lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup parsley 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup pignoli nuts 1/2 cup water 16 oz whole wheat penne

Instructions

1. Bring pot of water to boil for pasta. 2. In a small skillet lightly toast pignoli (pine) nuts over low flame, watching and shaking pan so not to burn; put aside to cool. 3. Mince garlic cloves in food processor; add spinach leaves, parsley, basil, lemon zest, squeeze of lemon juice, parmesan cheese, goats cheese (garlic and herb), and cooled pignoli nuts; process until well minced; add olive oil and continue processing until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste; set aside. 4. Salt boiling water and add pasta, cook according to package directions; drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. 5. Scrape sauce from processor into serving bowl; add hot pasta, mixing well; add reserved cooking water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. 6. Top pasta dish with fresh grated parmesan and diced roasted red pepper for garnish; serve and enjoy!

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