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Spinach Pesto Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Inspired by Everyday with Rachael Ray's Pasta with Hazelnut-Spinach Pesto
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, quartered and sliced thin
salt, to taste
1 lb whole wheat penne
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 sprig rosemary
12 ounces spinach, discard stems
pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until caramelized, 15 - 20 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it, add the pasta; cook al dente. Drain, saving 1 cup of the pasta water.
3. While the pasta cooks heat the olive oil in a small saucepan & rosemary sprig over med-low heat & steep for 5 minutes. Let it cool and discard the rosemary.
4. Pour the oil and garlic in a food processor. Add the spinach and process into a thick paste. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Stir the pasta cooking water into the onions, then stir in the pesto. Add the cheese and toss to combine.
By RecipeOfHealth.com