Similar to pesto, this bright and beautifully green South American sauce is made with basil, spinach, and queso fresco.
This dish entirely comes together in 30 minutes — it'll quickly become a dinnertime staple in your household. 🤤Use the full recipe below!
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SERVES4 SERVING
PREP TIME10 MINS
COOK TIME20 MINS
Spinach Pesto Pasta
Linguine
1 lb
Olive Oil
2 tbsp
Onion
1 each
Garlic
2 cloves
Spinach
3 cups
Basil
1 cup
Queso Fresco
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp for topping
Whole Milk
1/2 cup
Butter
2 tbsp
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Kosher Salt
to taste
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to instructions, then set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Add the spinach, basil, cheese, and milk to a blender and process until smooth. (You may need to work in batches)
4. Add cooked onions and garlic to the blender and continue to process, adding a little more milk if necessary until you have a smooth mixture.
5. Melt the butter in the reserved skillet. Pour the sauce from the blender into the skillet and cook, constantly stirring, until the sauce is just heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Add pasta to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
