Spinach pesto pasta

Name: Spinach pesto pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 360 g Waitrose 1 ditaloni rigati pasta, or other tube pasta; 260 g baby leaf spinach; 25 g pack basil, leaves only; 50 g parmigiano reggiano, grated, plus extra to serve; ½ lemon, zest of all, 1 tsp juice; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 80 ml extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp dried chilli flakes, to serve (1-2 tsp)

In this quick and easy meal, spinach adds a nutritious twist to a much loved classic .

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Serves4
CourseMain meal
Prepare10 mins
Cook15 mins
Total time25 mins

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Ingredients

360g Waitrose 1 ditaloni rigati pasta, or other tube pasta
260g baby leaf spinach
1/2 x 25g pack basil, leaves only
50g parmigiano reggiano, grated, plus extra to serve
½ lemon, zest of all, 1 tsp juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
80ml extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp dried chilli flakes, to serve (1-2 tsp)

Method

Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the pack instructions then drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water. Meanwhile, put the spinach, basil, cheese, lemon zest and juice, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and whizz until mostly smooth; season.
Return the pasta to the hot, dry pan and stir in the spinach mixture with 3-5 tbsp of the reserved pasta water to create a thick, glossy sauce. Season if needed. Serve immediately with the chilli flakes and a little more grated or shaved cheese on top.