Pasta Spinach Pesto Recipe
Ingredients:-
2 C uncoked pasta (penne rigate)
Spinach Pesto:
2 Tbsp olive oil
6 oz fresh spinach leaves
2 Tbsp walnuts
¼ Tsp yellow asafetida powder
1 Tbsp grated ginger
½ Tsp ground black pepper
¾ Tsp salt
¼ Tsp ground black pepper
½ C ricotta cheese
Method:-
- Cook the pasta in water according to the directions given in the packet. Drain the pasta and keep aside.
- Heat 1 Tsp of oil in a saucepan over moderate heat. Add spinach and saute until the leaves are wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Process the spinach leaves, remaining oil, walnuts, asafetida, ginger, pepper and salt in a food processor until smooth. Add ricotta cheese and process for 1 minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the prepared pesto.
