Green Pasta Sauce
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat and saute onion and zucchini for 7-10 minutes, until onions are translucent and zucchini begins to soften.
- 2Stir in spinach until wilted, then cover with a lid and cook on low for 7-10 minutes.
- 3Boil pasta and save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 4Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender. Add basil, garlic, lemon juice, coconut milk, shredded parmesan, salt, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water.
- 5Blend until smooth, adding more pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- 6Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 whole onion, diced
- 1 whole zucchini, chopped
- 1 bag spinach
- 1 package pasta
- 1 handful basil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 handful parmesan, shredded
- salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup pasta water
Equipment
knifecutting boardpanpotblendergraterwooden spoon
Tips
- Use goggles or a fan to direct onion fumes away from your face while chopping.
- Add white beans to the sauce for an alternative texture and nutritional boost.
