One Pot Spinach Pesto Pasta
One Pot Spinach Pesto Pasta
25 minutes total
Try this creamy one pot pasta recipe with pesto & spinach for the perfect quick & easy weeknight meal.
Recipe Developed by Morgan Peaceman (@nomaste.hungry)
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Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Elbows Pasta |
| 1 | 6 Ounce jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce |
| 1 | Cup fresh baby spinach, rinsed |
| To taste | Parmesan cheese, grated [optional] |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Cook Barilla® Elbows according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Step 2
Strain excess water.
Step 3
To the hot pasta, add in the baby spinach and toss together until the spinach wilts, approximately 2 minutes.
Step 4
Using a large spoon, ladle the pesto into the pasta and spinach, then toss to combine until the pasta is coated.
Step 5
Serve with fresh parmesan cheese.
Elbows
Elbows, Gomiti or Chifferi in Italian, is named for its twisted tubular shape that can vary in size and be either smooth or ridged. Pasta Elbows originated from Northern and Central Italy, where they are traditionally used in soups.
Barilla® Elbow pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box