Spinach Pesto

This girl loves pesto, but sometimes you can’t get your hands on basil. Spinach is a staple I usually have around. I saw a recipe using spinach instead of basil. Nothing can really compare to the real deal, but this is a pretty tasty alternative.

Spinach Pesto

 

Ingredients:

 - 2  cups fresh spinach well-washed and stemmed 

- 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted

- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

- 3 garlic cloves

- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or italien seasoning

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into food processor and process to a fine paste.

2. Mix into warm pasta or to use for later transfer into a container and pour a little olive oil on top to prevent browning.

Recipe can be found here.