Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta

Step 1

Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute the zucchini until golden. Add in the spinach and cook until wilted, 5-10 minutes. Turn the heat off and set it aside.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain but save 1 to 2 cups of the pasta water.

Step 3

Place the zucchini and spinach in the blender. Add the garlic cloves, jalapeno, parsley, basil, walnuts, the rest of the olive oil and parmesan. Blend until creamy and fully mixed.

Step 4

Pour the spinach pesto sauce into the pan and turn the heat on to medium. If the sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup pasta water to it.

Step 5

Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve warm.