Fusilli With Spinach-Nut Pesto

Serves: 2

Carolyne Schoen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

45

Sweetness

49

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

450 g

Fusilli

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2

Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and return to the pot

3

Meanwhile, make the pesto: Pulse the nuts and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped

4

Add the spinach in batches, pulsing until chopped

5

Add the lemon zest and juice

6

With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream; process until smooth, 1 minute

7

Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste

8

Add the pesto and tomatoes to the pot with the pasta, season with salt and pepper and toss

9

Divide among bowls; drizzle with olive oil and top with chopped nuts

10

Photograph by Kang Kim