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Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce

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Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce

Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce is a vegetarian dinner from Italian cuisine. It is made with pasta, spinach, basil and pine nuts. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 35 min. One serving has about 350 kcal, 12 g protein, 45 g carbs and 18 g fat.

Did you know? Blend spinach with basil for pesto. Pine nuts add creaminess. Vegan if cheese is skipped. Kids enjoy the color. Perfect with garlic bread.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 4)

300 g penne pasta
100 g spinach
1 cup fresh basil leaves
40 g pine nuts
2 garlic
40 g parmesan cheese
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Contains: dairy, gluten and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

pasta
spinach

Nutrition per serving

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350kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 12%
Carbs: 45 g 46%
Fat: 18 g 42%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Vitamin K	200mcg
Magnesium	70mg

How to make Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt, then cook the penne until al dente.
Reserve half a cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and squeeze out the water.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan until light golden, then let them cool.
Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, olive oil and lemon juice until smooth.
Season the pesto with salt and black pepper.
Toss the hot pasta with the pesto, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until silky.
Serve immediately, optionally topped with extra parmesan.

Serves 4 · prep 15 min · cook 20 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce vegetarian?

Yes. Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce?

About 350 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce from?

Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce comes from Italian cuisine.

What is Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce made of?

The main ingredients are pasta, spinach, basil and pine nuts.

How long does Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce take to make?

About 35 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 20 min to cook.

How many people does this Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce?

Penne Pasta In Spinach Pesto Sauce is usually eaten as a dinner.

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