Ingredientes para Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce
- Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup your favorite picante sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
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Cómo preparar Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce
- Reserve 1/2 cup of your favorite picante sauce (set aside).
- In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Gradually add the reserved 1/2 cup picante sauce while blending until well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss the pesto with 1 pound of hot cooked pasta.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional) and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Carbs
1g
