You know how I love pasta meals, right? This post proves it, nonetheless.
I’d like to share with you how I’m cooking pasta with basil and spinach at home.
This recipe easily mimics a typical dish in a fancy Italian restaurant. It’s very easy to prepare.
Read on for the detailed instructions.
Cooking pasta with basil and spinach is similar to the other pasta recipes CookingLikeAPro shared with you. In Cooking Pasta with Basil, I shared cooking pasta with basil powder. Later on, we cooked pasta with fresh basil. We also cooked pasta with spinach recently.
Why not mix them all up and finally, cook pasta with basil and spinach!
Here’s how.
Pasta with Basil and Spinach
Ingredients
- olive oil
- pasta
- spinach leaves washed
- holy basil chopped
- generous amounts of garlic crushed and chopped
- cherry tomatoes halved
- dried paprika
- pepper
- fish sauce
- basil powder optional
- hot water
Instructions
- Cook pasta like a pro.
- Drain the seasoned pasta and set aside until later.
- Pour olive oil in a very hot pan. Make sure your heat in medium-high.
You need a generous amount of olive oil into the pan since it will be the base of the pasta sauce. Don't worry about the cholesterol as olive oil contains Omega-3 which is a healthy fats needed by the body.
- Toss in the garlic.
- When the garlic turns golden, put in the tomatoes and the dried paprika. Lower heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pan and allow the tomato to release its juices.
- Add in the spinach and basil together. Mix well.
- Add a bit of water to prevent the pan from drying.
- Season the sauce with pepper and fish sauce.
- Add some basil powder, if you want a stronger basil flavor.
- Put the pasta together with the sauce.
- Make your last seasoning adjustments at this point.
- Turn off the heat; and remove the pan from the stove to avoid over-cooking the pasta.
- Serve while hot.
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Tips and tricks to make pasta with basil and spinach
Prepare a rich pasta sauce by simmering the tomatoes, basil, and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Saute the shallots and spinach until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add heavy whipping cream. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss the pasta with half the pasta water with the spinach and sauce. Serve topped with toasted walnuts.
Make a creamy vegan pesto and enjoy a delicious pasta dish in under 30 minutes! For this recipe, boil a large pot of generously salted water. Meanwhile, fry mushrooms until golden brown. Next, blend spinach, almonds, lemon juice, and miso together until smooth. Add the rest of the oil and plenty of black pepper. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. Once the spinach is tender, drain it and return it to the pot.
Once the pasta is cooked, mix in the spinach and basil pesto. To make a creamier sauce, add a few drops of pepper. If desired, you can also add some dried parsley or tomatoes to the sauce. Then, mix the pasta and pesto together and serve. As the sauce thickens, the flavor of the sauce will remain unchanged. The spinach and basil pesto is an excellent way to serve any meal.
A delicious Italian pasta recipe with few ingredients, Pasta with Basil and Spinach is sure to please. Whether you’re serving it to dinner guests or lunchbox leftovers, it’s nutrient-rich and packed with nutrients. You’ll be delighted by the spiciness and flavor of this dish. If you’re looking for a tasty dinner, prepare this pasta recipe and enjoy it with a glass of wine!
This creamy vegan basil and spinach pasta is a perfect meal for a busy family. Using penne pasta, the sauce is quick and easy to prepare. Start by bringing a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. In the meantime, cook the mushrooms and spinach in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Combine the mushrooms with the spinach, almonds, lemon juice, and miso. Finish by adding lots of freshly ground black pepper.
This creamy pasta with basil and spinach is a great vegetarian recipe that comes together in a matter of 30 minutes. First, boil the pasta in generously salted water. When the pasta has boiled, add the almonds, garlic, and miso, and then blend in the remaining three tablespoons of oil and a generous amount of black pepper. Continue cooking the pasta until it reaches the right consistency. Once the pasta is tender, add the tomatoes and the spinach.
To prepare the pasta with basil and spinach, you need a large pot of generously salted water. Meanwhile, heat the garlic and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the mushrooms are golden brown, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Sprinkle the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. After a few minutes, drain the pasta and mix with the remaining ingredients. Toss in the pasta, add the spinach and miso.
This pasta recipe can be prepared in a variety of ways. It can be made using fresh or dried spinach. To serve, add a generous amount of Parmigiano Reggiano. Alternatively, you can use a pesto made with dried basil and spinach. If you’re serving it to a group, you can make it in advance. You’ll have plenty of time to plan and cook this dinner in just minutes.
In a large pot, add one tablespoon of olive oil and two tablespoons of spinach. Cook the mushrooms and spinach for 8 minutes. Add the remaining oil and the spinach mixture. Puree the mixture. Then, stir in the egg mixture. Once the spinach are blended, mix in the pasta with a fork. Lastly, you can combine the pasta with the sauce and serve it as a main dish.
