Combine the spinach, parsley, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil (I used about a cup) into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly combined. Add the parmesan and pulse again. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta according to directions. Reserve about 1 cup of the hot pasta water.
Scoop about ½ cup of the spinach pesto over pasta, mix and add in a small amount of the hot pasta water. The hot water will melt the pesto slightly and coat all of the pasta.
Gently toss to combine.
Top with slices of grilled chicken, if you like.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the spinach, parsley, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil (I used about a cup) into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly combined. Add the parmesan and pulse again. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta according to directions. Reserve about 1 cup of the hot pasta water.
Scoop about ½ cup of the spinach pesto over pasta, mix and add in a small amount of the hot pasta water. The hot water will melt the pesto slightly and coat all of the pasta.
Gently toss to combine.
Top with slices of grilled chicken, if you like.