What'ts That Green Stuff??

"Spinach Pesto Pasta"

Hello,

Have you ever heard of "Pesto"?  Usually pesto is made with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, walnuts or pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper.  Just recently I needed a new pasta at work.  I am sure those who have followed my blog realize I get my most creative.  So I went to my fridge in hopes to find some pesto either with basil or sun dried tomatoes.  Didn't see either.... "Now what do I do?"

"Spinach Pesto on Spaghetti"

DING DING!!!! Spinach pesto!!! Yes you read me right spinach pesto.  I took two big handfuls of spinach added it to the Cuisinart, 1 handful of toasted walnuts, lots of garlic, couple handfuls of Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and olive oil.  Then I hit the power button.  Boy was it bright green.  Much brighter than regular pesto, but I liked it.  You can add this or any pesto to any type of pasta.  I have used it on Spaghetti, Penne Pasta, and Tortellini filled with cheese. 

This recipe I used Spaghetti Pasta, Spinach Pesto, Sun dried Tomatoes, walnuts, olive oil, salt and pepper.  I like to toss in a little of whatever kind of nut I used in the pesto.  This way you don't have to worry about a food allergy because people will be able to see the nuts if they are allergic to it or not. You can add whatever type of ingredients you would like to your dish have fun with it.
I was very surprised that this actually taste so good.  My favorite pesto is still sun dried tomatoes, I will tell you all about that one another day.  Enjoy!!

INGREDIENTS:
SPINACH
WALNUTS
OLIVE OIL
GARLIC
PARMESAN CHEESE
SALT AND PEPPER

PASTA:
SPAGHETTI OR PASTA OF YOUR CHOICE
OLIVE OIL
SPINACH PESTO
WALNUTS OR PINE NUTS
SUN DRIED TOMATOES CHOPPED
SALT AND PEPPER IF NEEDED

Mo