Ingredients
8 servings
- •3 cups fresh spinach
- •1 cup fresh basil
- •¾ cup pine nuts
- •¼ cup parmesan cheese
- •3 cloves garlic
- •salt, to taste
- •¼ cup lemon juice
- •½ cup olive oil
- •1 box whole wheat pasta, prepared
- •2 cups cherry tomato, halved
- •½ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a blender or food processor, add the spinach, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Blend until you reach a creamy consistency. Set aside.
- Add the pasta to a large bowl then add the tomatoes. Pour the pesto onto the pasta and mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 291
- Carbohydrate: 12g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Sugar: 2g