Pasta with spinach pesto sauce and olives
4 servings
20 minutes
Pasta with spinach and olive pesto sauce is an elegant dish that combines the delicate taste of fresh spinach, the spiciness of garlic, and creamy notes of feta. This adaptation of Italian classic includes pine nuts and nutmeg, adding depth and nutty warmth to the sauce. Olives provide a hint of saltiness, creating a rich flavor balance. The recipe's origins trace back to European culinary traditions where herb-based sauces are popular for their freshness and health benefits. Serve this dish hot, topped with extra cheese and olives to complete the flavor ensemble. It pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine and fresh bread, making dinner truly refined and memorable.
1
Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, boil the kettle and pour boiling water over the spinach leaves, then dry them.
- Pasta: 400 g
- Spinach: 500 g
2
Put spinach leaves, garlic, half of the cheese, and pine nuts in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste and mix.
- Spinach: 500 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Feta cheese: 200 g
- Pine nuts: 50 g
- Nutmeg: pinch
3
Drain the water from the pasta. Mix the sauce with the pasta; serve topped with olives and remaining cheese.
- Pasta: 400 g
- Olives: to taste
- Feta cheese: 200 g