Spaghetti and Spinach Pesto

This pesto spaghetti dish is made with spinach for a unique spin on a classic. Top with feta and serve with a side salad for a colorful meal.

Prep 6 minCook 19 minTotal 25 minUpdated Jul 3, 202625 minVegetarian

This pesto spaghetti dish is made with spinach for a unique spin on a classic. Top with feta and serve with a side salad for a colorful meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked or your favorite pasta shape
  • 10 cup Frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
  • 2 tbsp Canola oil
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Chopped parsley
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dried basil
  • 2 tbsp Tub margarine
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. In a blender (or food processor), combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and basil. Mix at medium speed until finely chopped.
  2. Melt margarine in water. With blender or processor running, gradually pour in melted margarine mixture until blended.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  4. Toss pesto with cooked pasta.
  5. Sprinkle feta on top and serve.

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