Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe). This flavorful pesto is easy to make and will transform your meal into a 5-star dish. It's great served with linguine pasta. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto each pound of pasta.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 1/2 cup

Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach

stems removed

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh parsley leaves

chopped

½ cup chopped walnuts

¼ cup water

3 cloves garlic

¼ teaspoon salt

or more to taste

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Basil Cream Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place spinach Parmesan cheese parsley walnuts water garlic salt and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly while processor is running until mixture forms a smooth paste.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 442.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.5g 21%

Carbohydrates: 4.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 43.4g 67%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 42%

Cholesterol: 17.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1355.3IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 20.9mg 35%

Folate: 39.2mcg 10%

Calcium: 261.7mg 26%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 39mg 14%

Potassium: 182.6mg 5%

Sodium: 460.7mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 390.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.