Zesto Pesto

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Zesty and Nutty Pesto Pasta Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 black peppercorns
1 cup firmly packed spinach leaves , stems discarded , washed well and spun dry
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup very dry white wine
1/2 cup cashews , toasted lightly and cooled or 1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon , zest of
1 lb linguine ( or your favourite pasta ) or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles ( or your favourite pasta )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
697
Sugar
5g
Fat
47g
Pesto is a popular Italian sauce traditionally made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This variation, known as Zesto Pesto, uses cashews instead of pine nuts and spinach for an added nutritional boost. The sauce is easy to make and can be used to dress up any pasta dish. This recipe uses linguine, but you can use your favorite pasta.

Instructions

1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2.While the pasta is cooking, put the garlic, salt, and peppercorns into a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
3.Add the spinach, basil, olive oil, and white wine to the food processor and process until the mixture is pureed.
4.Add the cashews, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest to the food processor and pulse until the mixture is chopped and combined.
5.Drain the pasta and toss it with the pesto. Serve hot.

PROS

This pesto pasta recipe is flavorful and easy to make.

The pesto is rich in healthy fats from the cashews and olive oil, and the spinach provides a boost of vitamins and minerals.

This dish is also vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

The high calorie and fat content of the pesto may not be suitable for those on a restricted diet.

Additionally, the use of white wine in the pesto may not be appropriate for those avoiding alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cashews in this recipe are a good source of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which have been linked to improved heart health and reduced inflammation.
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like iron and calcium.

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