Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon Spinach Sauce
Give your veggie servings a boost with this easy spaghetti with spinach sauce recipe. Loosely inspired by the flavors of classic pesto, this vibrant pasta packs in plenty of spinach and basil with a garnish of nutty walnuts and savory Parmesan cheese. Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a green salad on the side.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 (9-ounce) package baby spinach (about 8 cups)
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see tip)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper