You will notice in my photo that there is a picture of the spinach in the pan...my family won't eat the pasta if I just mixed it with that mixture. After I cooked it and it looked so pretty, I had to puree my pesto to add it to the pasta. It's not as appealing, but my family ate it. Feel free to skip the pureeing step if you can!
I need to start remembering to document the costs of the meals in case some of you are interested. This is, after all, a journey to good food on a budget.
Cost? about $3.75
1 box whole wheat spaghetti $0.49 great sale (normal price $1)
bag of Spinach $2.18
basil---from my garden
walnuts, olive oil, minced garlic, seasonings--already on hand, so I'll just add $1
1 box whole wheat spaghetti
4 Tbl olive oil
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 clove garlic, minced
8 cups torn baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped basil (fresh)
salt and pepper to taste
shredded mozzarella
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and cook for a couple minutes. Add the garlic, spinach , and basil. Cook for a few more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese to serve.
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