Indulge in a healthy and vibrant dish with this Green Green Pasta recipe. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this pasta dish features a medley of fresh herbs, vegetables, and creamy sauce. The combination of flavors and textures will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. It's the perfect way to incorporate more greens into your diet while enjoying a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of green spinach fettuccine
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of sliced green olives
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Cook the green spinach fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, spinach leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Process until well combined.
- Gradually add the olive oil while the food processor is running until you have a smooth and creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the sliced green olives and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomato and olive mixture.
- Pour the green sauce over the pasta and toss until all the noodles are coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Green Green Pasta hot and enjoy!
