SPINACH PESTO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Spinach Pesto Pasta Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh spinach, fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, whole wheat pasta, cherry tomato, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup fresh basil
¾ cup pine nuts
¼ cup parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
salt, to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
1 box whole wheat pasta, prepared
2 cups cherry tomato, halved
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a blender or food processor, add the spinach, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Blend until you reach a creamy consistency. Set aside.
  • Add the pasta to a large bowl then add the tomatoes. Pour the pesto onto the pasta and mix well to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 2 grams

Rhaynecia Meintjies
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Dashrath Chaudhary
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This dish was not what I expected.


Ruma Hossein
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The pasta was overcooked.


Ma Cho mar
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I found that the spinach pesto was a little bland.


Maryland Acquah
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste.


Sharif Sarder
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This recipe is a keeper!


Damilare Joseph
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Moshiur Mohsin
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Asrafuzzaman Nabil
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I love that this recipe is vegetarian. It's a great way to get my family to eat more vegetables.


Robert Lackhan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Nimrah Nasreen
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto is so flavorful that it masks the taste of the spinach.


Mirell Adame
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Harun Mathi
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Waris Khattak
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spinach pesto, and they don't even realize they're eating spinach.


Liam Cloete
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The spinach pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


kennadi Kennadi
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family and friends.