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!
Eat Well.
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!