Fettuccine With Spinach Pesto
This uses frozen spinach, making it easy to make any time. from everyday food, march 2007.
Steps
Cook pasta according to package directions , reserving 1 / 2 cup pasta cooking water.
Drain pasta and return to pot.
Meanwhile , place spinach , cheese , nuts , garlic , lemon zest and lemon juice in food processor.
Process until a paste forms.
With motor running , add water and oil.
Process until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss sauce with pasta , using as much reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed.
Sprinkle with cheese and nuts and serve.
Ingredients
fettuccine, coarse salt, ground pepper, frozen chopped spinach, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic clove, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, cold water