3-Ingredient Spinach Pesto Pasta
Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this 3-ingredient spinach pesto pasta. A quick toss of pasta, spinach pesto, and a sprinkle of parmesan is all it takes to get a fresh, flavorful meal on the table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for those nights when you need something simple but satisfying.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach pesto
- 16 oz spaghetti noodles (or any long noodle shape you like)
- 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water (you will not likely use the whole cup)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, being sure to salt your pasta water. When the pasta is done cooking, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
- Add the drained pasta water back into the pot and then add the spinach pesto on top. Add ½ cup of the pasta water and toss to combine until the noodles are totally covered, adding additional pasta water if desired.
- Sprinkle with a little extra grated parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
