Creamy Lemon Spinach Pasta
A quick Creamy Lemon Spinach Pasta made with fresh spinach, basil, and garlic.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 9-ounce package baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
- In a blender, combine spinach, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
- Return the cooked spaghetti to the pot and pour in the spinach sauce.
- Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water gradually to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately and top with cheese, walnuts, pepper, and lemon zest.
- This Creamy Lemon Spinach Pasta comes together quickly and delivers fresh flavor in every forkful.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein