Linguine with Spinach-Pesto Sauce

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: None minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. linguine or spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 4 cups spinach leaves, packed fresh
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, or 2 tsp. dried basil
• 3/4 tsp. hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Place spinach, 1/2 cup cheese, walnuts, oil, garlic, basil, hot sauce and salt in a food processor; process 15 seconds or until mixture is smooth.
2. Toss pesto with hot linguine. Serve with remaining cup cheese.