Gluten-Free Spinach Pesto with Almond Flour Pasta
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz gluten-free almond flour pasta
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved optional
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional
Instructions:
First, follow the directions on the package to cook the gluten-free almond flour pasta
Remove the water and set it aside
Put the fresh spinach, basil, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and minced garlic in a food processor and blend them together
The ingredients should be pulsed until they are very small pieces
Slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil while the food processor is running until the mixture turns into a smooth pesto
Add salt and pepper to taste to the pesto
If you need to, change the seasoning
After the pasta is cooked, add the spinach pesto and toss it around until it is well covered
If you want to add some color and flavor, cut cherry tomatoes in half and add them
Hot gluten-free spinach pesto pasta should be served with fresh basil leaves on top
Enjoy your tasty meal that doesn't have any grains or gluten
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