4Add a little bit of garlic to the blender, or leave it out if not desired.
5Add a little bit of garlic to the blender, or leave it out if not desired.
6Add a little bit of garlic to the blender, or leave it out if not desired.
7Add 30 grams of pecans (or almonds, pistachios, pine nuts) to the blender, or leave them out if not desired.
8Add 30 grams of pecans (or almonds, pistachios, pine nuts) to the blender, or leave them out if not desired.
9Add 30 grams of pecans (or almonds, pistachios, pine nuts) to the blender, or leave them out if not desired.
10Add 50 grams of Parmesan cheese (or another kind of cheese) to the blender.
11Add 50 grams of Parmesan cheese (or another kind of cheese) to the blender.
12Add 50 grams of Parmesan cheese (or another kind of cheese) to the blender.
13Add a couple of tablespoons of good olive oil to the blender.
14Add a couple of tablespoons of good olive oil to the blender.
15Add a couple of tablespoons of good olive oil to the blender.
16Blend the ingredients until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed.
17Blend the ingredients until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed.
18Blend the ingredients until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed.
19Transfer the sauce into a bowl.
20Transfer the sauce into a bowl.
21Transfer the sauce into a bowl.
22Cook the pasta one minute undercooked while making the sauce.
23Cook the pasta one minute undercooked while making the sauce.
24Cook the pasta one minute undercooked while making the sauce.
25Add the pasta to the bowl with the sauce.
26Add the pasta to the bowl with the sauce.
27Add the pasta to the bowl with the sauce.
28Add a bit of pasta water to the pasta and sauce.
29Add a bit of pasta water to the pasta and sauce.
30Add a bit of pasta water to the pasta and sauce.
31Mix the pasta and sauce together.
32Mix the pasta and sauce together.
33Mix the pasta and sauce together.
34Plate the spinach pesto pasta and serve.
35Plate the spinach pesto pasta and serve.
36Plate the spinach pesto pasta and serve.
Ingredients
150 grams spinach
150 grams spinach
150 grams spinach
garlic
garlic
garlic
30 grams pecans
30 grams pecans
30 grams pecans
50 grams Parmesan cheese
50 grams Parmesan cheese
50 grams Parmesan cheese
tablespoons olive oil
tablespoons olive oil
tablespoons olive oil
pasta water
pasta water
pasta water
spaghetti
spaghetti
spaghetti
Equipment
blenderbowltongsmeasuring cup
Tips
You can substitute pecans with almonds, pistachios, or pine nuts.
You can use another kind of cheese if you prefer.
Don't overcook your pasta.
The sauce can also be eaten on bread or as a dip.
Always save some pasta water.
Use a good olive oil as the sauce is not cooked.
There is no wrong or right way to modify this recipe to your liking.
The sauce can be made very easily and quickly while the pasta is cooking, allowing for a quick dinner preparation time of about 10 minutes.
The amount of garlic and nuts can be adjusted according to preference, or left out entirely if not desired.
The sauce is fantastic and delicious, suitable for various uses beyond pasta, such as with toast or as a dip.
The video is part of a series called '365 DAYS OF PASTA' and this is Day 36 of the series.
The recipe is vegetarian-friendly due to the inclusion of spinach pesto.
The recipe uses a blender for quick preparation of the sauce, indicating that a smooth consistency for the pesto is desired.
The visual preparation involves mixing the pasta with the sauce directly in a bowl rather than cooking the sauce with the pasta in a pan, suggesting a fresh pesto approach.
The final dish is garnished with nuts, which are also part of the pesto ingredients, implying a textural contrast.
The serving is presented in a white bowl, indicating a focus on presentation as well as taste.
The video creator emphasizes the speed and simplicity of the recipe, making it ideal for quick meals.
The recipe is adaptable to different nut and cheese preferences, making it versatile for various dietary needs or tastes.
The use of pasta water is a common technique to thicken and emulsify sauces, ensuring a creamy texture for the pesto.
The video includes a visual of the final plating, suggesting that appearance is important to the creator.
The recipe is presented as a response to a user comment, indicating responsiveness to audience requests.
The video uses a hand blender, which is a convenient tool for making the pesto quickly in a container.
The recipe focuses on a quick preparation method, making it suitable for busy individuals or weeknights.
The pesto has a vibrant green color, indicating the freshness of the spinach and other ingredients.
The video creator tastes the sauce, implying a focus on flavor balance and readiness for consumption.
The recipe encourages personalization with ingredients, promoting creativity in the kitchen.
The visual of the pasta being tossed in the sauce highlights the importance of coating the pasta evenly.
The video ends with the creator enjoying the dish, reinforcing its deliciousness.