Ingredients for Fusilli With Glorious Green Spinach Sauce
- 250g fusilli
- 200g fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100g mascarpone cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 25g grated Parmesan cheese
- 25g pine nuts
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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How to Make Fusilli With Glorious Green Spinach Sauce
- Cook 250g fusilli according to package directions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, place 100g fresh spinach in a food processor.
- Add 2 cloves garlic, 100g mascarpone cheese, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 25g grated Parmesan cheese to the food processor.
- Whiz until completely smooth and creamy.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Return the pasta to the pot and stir in the spinach sauce, 25g pine nuts, and the remaining 100g fresh spinach.
- Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach just wilts, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
16g
Carbs
26g
