Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
1 (9-ounce) package baby spinach (about 8 cups)
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Directions
Step 1: Cook Spaghetti
Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add spaghetti; cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain the spaghetti. Do not wipe the pot clean.
Step 2: Create Creamy Lemon-Spinach Sauce
Meanwhile, process spinach, basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a blender until smooth and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3: Mix Spaghetti with Lemon-Spinach Sauce
Transfer the spinach mixture to the Dutch oven; add the cooked spaghetti and toss with tongs until well coated. Add the reserved cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time as needed, to thin sauce.
Step 4: Add Final Ingredients and Serve!
Divide among 4 bowls. Top with 1 tablespoon each Parmigiano-Reggiano and walnuts; sprinkle evenly with pepper and lemon zest. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.
What we recommend:
For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 489
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Carbohydrates: 46g
Total Sugars: 2g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 11g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 351mg
Potassium: 322mg
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