Pesto Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta
• ½ cup pesto
• 5 oz baby spinach
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

3. 3

   Add the 5 oz baby spinach and 0.5 cup pesto to the hot pasta. Toss until the spinach wilts and everything is coated, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Gradually stir in the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the sauce reaches a silky consistency that clings to the pasta.

5. 5

   Season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Serve topped with the 0.5 cup shaved parmesan.

6. 6

   For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Colander
• Measuring cups
• Wooden spoon

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