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Smokey Spinach Pesto Pasta

A creamy mixture of spinach, onions, garlic and smoky gouda cheese - A different twist on classic pesto.

Course: Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, garden fresh, Italian
Keyword: gouda cheese, onion, parmesan, pecans, spaghetti, spinach
Servings: 4 servings
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 1 pound package spaghetti
  • 8 oz raw spinach
  • 2/3 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 4 - 6 Tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
Instructions

  1. Steam the spinach until it is soft but still bright.  Allow to cool.

  2. Sauté the onion in the olive oil.

  3. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.

  4. Add all the ingredients except the pasta and the parmigiano to a food processor and process until smooth.

  5. Toss the sauce with the pasta and heat on low until warmed all the way through.  Top each plate with 1 Tablespoon of parmigiano.

  6. Serve hot!

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