Spinach & Roasted Almond Pesto Pasta

A quick and satisfying pesto pasta with roasted almonds, basil, and lemon, ready in less than 15 minutes.

By @deliciouslyella

Original recipe source

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large handful basil
• 130 g roasted almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 200 ml water
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, roasted
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 300 g dried pasta
• 100 g spinach
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Make the pesto by placing the basil, roasted almonds, olive oil, water, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, the juice of ½ lemon and a good pinch of salt into a powerful blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture comes together to form a slightly chunky pesto.
2. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and spoon back into the pan.
3. Mix the pesto and spinach through the pasta; place over medium heat until everything has warmed through and the spinach has wilted.
4. Serve with a sprinkle of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.