Spinach Pesto Sauce Super Easy And Tasty Recipe

Conquer pesto perfection with this ridiculously easy spinach recipe! I'm known in my community for my incredible pesto, and I'm letting you in on my secret: it's simpler than you think! Using fresh, homegrown spinach (or your favorite grocery store variety!), this vibrant sauce is ready in minutes. Perfect for tossing with fettuccine, drizzling over grilled fish, or baking with chicken and pork. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unbelievably flavorful and versatile pesto!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 208.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spinach Pesto Sauce Super Easy And Tasty

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How to Make Spinach Pesto Sauce Super Easy And Tasty

  1. Add 2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, and 1/4 cup olive oil to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until the spinach is coarsely chopped.
  3. Add remaining spinach (up to 4 cups total), a little at a time, while blending, adding more olive oil (up to 1/2 cup total) as needed to achieve desired consistency. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  5. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (add more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zing!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

18g

Carbs

1g