This vibrant spinach and basil green sauce for pasta is a delicious way to get your greens in. Make it tonight for an easy weeknight dinner win, or meal prep a batch for a week of healthy eats! Ready in 30 minutes or less.
Blanch spinach and basil
1
Boil a large pot of salted water and add spinach and basil for 30 seconds.
2
Transfer the spinach and basil to an ice bath to stop it from cooking.
3
Add blanched greens, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and, salt to food processor.
4
Blend the sauce in the food processor until smooth and well combined.
5
cook your pasta in the same boiling water you used to blanch the greens.
6
Put pasta and sauce into large mixing bowl and toss it all up to coat all the noodles.
7
Portion out pasta into bowls. Top with freshly grated parmesan, if desired.
"This is such a gorgeous dish! I love the green and the flavors are amazing"