Description
12 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti, fusilli, or penne)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 balls of burrata cheese
Extra walnuts and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a food processor, combine spinach, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding olive oil
in a steady stream until desired consistency is reached.
Toss the cooked pasta with the spinach pesto, adding reserved pasta water as needed to help coat the pasta evenly.
Divide the pasta into serving bowls and top with torn burrata cheese.
Garnish with extra toasted walnuts and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 350 per serving Servings: 4 servings
