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Easy spinach pesto pasta is vibrantly colored and boldly flavored. Spinach blends with fresh basil, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and walnuts for a hearty, nutritious sauce. This 20-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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– fusilli pasta – baby spinach – basil leaves – walnuts – grated parmesan cheese – extra-virgin olive oil – garlic – lemon juice – lemon zest – salt – crushed red pepper flakes – ground black pepper
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, generously season the water with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
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Place the spinach, basil, walnuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil into a food processor. Blend until almost smooth.
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With the processor on low, drizzle in the remaining olive oil and blend until the pesto is smooth and completely incorporated.
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Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Pour the hot pasta into the bowl with pesto and toss until all of the noodles are coated.
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Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese.
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