Spinach Pesto
A twist on your standard pesto, earthy and fresh spinach pesto
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup basil
- 14 oz Spinach 1 package or 3-4 cups
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add in basil and spinach to the food processor. You might need to add in sections depending on how large your food processor is.
- Once all the basil and spinach are finely chopped, turn the food processor on the slowest setting and incorporate the extra virgin olive oil slowly.
- Add salt & pepper to taste. Pesto should be creamy and not swiming in oil.
Notes
If you want to cut the raw garlic tase cook the pesto for 2-3 minutes prior to adding your pasta. I know so taboo.