Linguine with Spinach-Herb Pesto

Name: Linguine with Spinach-Herb Pesto
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams fresh baby spinach; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 59 milliliters fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 227 grams uncooked linguine; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 59 milliliters ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated and divided (about; 0 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters slivered blanched almonds; 2 Tbsps organic vegetable broth

Linguine with Spinach-Herb Pesto might be If you have linguine, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, basil leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the slivered blanched almonds you could follow this main course with the Strawberry Almond Quick Bread for #TwelveLoaves as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 28 minutes.

Instructions

Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.

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Remove plastic wrap; cool slightly.

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Wrap

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Place spinach, almonds, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor. Process until chopped.

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Add broth, juice, and salt; pulse 5 times. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended.

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Cooking Oil

Scrape into a bowl; stir in half of cheese. Cover with plastic wrap.

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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Drain. Toss pasta with 1/2 cup pesto. Arrange about 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 2 tablespoons remaining pesto and 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining cheese.

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