Almond Pesto Farfalle

Name: Almond Pesto Farfalle
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic; 2 cups fresh basil; 1 cup fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup grated Parmesan; ½ cup Blue Diamond Almond Flour; 1 pound farfalle pasta; Parmesan cheese for topping

Cook Time:: 12 Minutes
Difficulty:: Medium
Serves Up To:: 6 Servings

Nutrition Information

Total Fat: 26g
Total Carbohydrates: 60g
Cholesterol: <5mg
Sodium: 80mg

Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 13g

Directions

Pesto Purée

Step 1 complete
Place garlic in food processor and process for 10 seconds or until garlic is chopped into small pieces.
Step 2 complete
Place basil, spinach, salt, and pepper in the processor and turn the processor on.
Step 3 complete
With the processor running, pour olive oil into the machine through the feed tube and keep processing until the leaves are puréed.
Step 4 complete
Add the Parmesan and almond flour and purée for 30 seconds. Add more salt or pepper to taste.

Pasta

Step 5 complete
Fill a pot with water and add a dash of salt. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.
Step 6 complete
Drain water, setting a cup of pasta water aside.
Step 7 complete
Toss pasta with pesto, adding pasta water to smooth the consistency.
Step 8 complete
Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.