Green Goddess Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish.
Here's a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (such as linguine or spaghetti)
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup (30g) fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup (15g) fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the green goddess sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the spinach, basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a bit of the reserved pasta water.
3. Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot. Pour the green goddess sauce over the pasta and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
4. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
5. Serve the green goddess pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious green goddess pasta! It's a great way to incorporate plenty of green herbs and spinach into your meal.