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Light Lemon Pesto Pasta

This delicious lemon pesto pasta dish is so easy to make within minutes and these summer flavours are perfect with the chicken pesto meatballs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 324

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti pasta
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups organic spinach
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp pasta water
  • 4 tbsp homemade basil pesto (store bought is an option)
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan plus extra for garnishing  
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped for garnishing

Equipment

  • sauce pot and skillet

Method
 

  1. Fill a medium to large size pot with water, once it comes to a boil, add salt and pasta. Follow instructions on package and cook until al denta. 
  2. Meanwhile, heat skillet to medium temperature, add olive oil. Once oil is heated through, add shallot and sauté for 2 minutes and add spinach, and cook until softened. Add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Drain pasta in a colander and reserve about 2-3 tablespoon, and add to skillet.
  4. Add pesto to skillet, give or take, and blend well, then add pasta and evenly toss to coat the pasta.
  5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with Chicken Pesto Meatballs.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2435IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg

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