Mains · Vegan · Dairy-free

Spinach and Walnut Pesto Pasta

Name: Spinach and Walnut Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) fusilli or similar short pasta; 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/4 red onion, peeled; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 cups (90 g) loosely packed spinach, arugula or kale leaves; 1/2 cup (50 g) walnuts; 1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra if needed

Fusilli coated in a bright green pesto of spinach, walnuts, garlic and red onion, with no cheese. The Microwave Pasta Maker cooks and drains the pasta without a pot of boiling water, while the SuperSonic Chopper turns the pesto out in a few pulls.

In brief Spinach and Walnut Pesto Pasta is a mains recipe cooked in the Tupperware Microwave Pasta Maker. It takes 18 minutes in total and serves 6 servings.

Total time: 18 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min

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Ingredients

6servings

1 lb (450 g) fusilli or similar short pasta
3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/4 red onion, peeled
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups (90 g) loosely packed spinach, arugula or kale leaves
1/2 cup (50 g) walnuts
1 cup (240 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra if needed

Method

Put the pasta and 1/2 tsp of the salt in the Tupperware Microwave Pasta Maker and add water up to the maximum line. Microwave on high power (1000 W) for 8 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
Meanwhile, fit the Tupperware SuperSonic Chopper Tall with the blade and add the rest of the salt, the onion, garlic, greens, walnuts and oil. Cover and pull the cord until the mixture is finely chopped and saucy, adding more oil if you want it looser.
Drain the pasta through the lid of the Pasta Maker, tip it into a large bowl and toss with the pesto. Serve warm or cold.

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Spinach and Walnut Pesto Pasta take?

18 minutes in total: 10 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.

Which Tupperware product do I need?

This recipe is written for the Tupperware Microwave Pasta Maker. See all 17 recipes for the Microwave Pasta Maker on this site.

How many people does it serve?

The quantities are for 6 servings. Use the − and + buttons above the ingredients to adjust them.

Any tip for success?

Leftover pesto keeps 4 days in a small Tupperware container in the fridge; smooth the top and cover it with a thin layer of olive oil so it stays green.

Is it suitable for special diets?

Yes, this recipe is vegan · dairy-free.

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