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Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon Spinach Sauce

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Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon Spinach Sauce

Give your veggie servings a boost with this easy spaghetti with spinach sauce recipe. Loosely inspired by the flavors of classic pesto, this vibrant pasta packs in plenty of spinach and basil with a garnish of nutty walnuts and savory Parmesan cheese. Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a green salad on the side.

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