Pesto Del Sol

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15
Pesto Del Sol- A Delicious Italian Pasta Dish with Nutritious Spinach and Basil Pesto
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh spinach
1 cup packed fresh basil
3/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup walnuts
24 small black olives
4 cloves garlic
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 dash black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
780
Sugar
5g
Fat
61g
Pesto Del Sol is a classic Italian pasta dish that originated in Genoa, in the Northwest of Italy. The term pesto comes from the Italian word 'pestare,' which means 'to pound or crush.' The dish traditionally consists of a paste made from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, which is often served with potatoes, green beans, or linguine pasta. This recipe adds fresh spinach, walnuts, and black olives to the mix, creating a unique and flavorful version of the classic dish. Pesto Del Sol is a perfect meal option for weekday dinners, weekend lunches, or special occasions with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente
2.In a large food processor, add spinach, basil, pine nuts, walnuts, black olives, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and black pepper, and blend until well combined
3.Gradually add olive oil to the mix until pesto is smooth and creamy
4.Drain the cooked pasta and add to the pan with the pesto sauce
5.Toss pasta with pesto sauce until evenly coated and heated through
6.Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top

PROS

Pesto Del Sol is a delicious and filling pasta dish that is easy and quick to make at home.

The nutritious pesto sauce is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants from healthy spinach, basil, olives and nuts.

The recipe can be customized according to taste and preferences by adding more spice or adjusting the consistency of the sauce.

CONS

While Pesto Del Sol is a relatively healthy pasta dish, it can still be high in calories and fat due to the use of olive oil and cheese.

Pesto sauce can sometimes be a little difficult to make, especially without a food processor or blender.

Fresh pine nuts and walnuts can be quite expensive and hard to find, which can increase the overall cost of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pesto Del Sol is a nutritious meal option that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The spinach and basil in the pesto sauce are packed with vitamin A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron.
The healthy fats in the olive oil and nuts can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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