Now, you guys know I love to make everything from scratch because, a) it’s tastier, b) it’s healthier (you know what ingredients are in it). HOWEVER, sometimes we don’t have the time to make everything from scratch and trust me this jarred pesto is delicious. But if you do have your own homemade pesto, use it! You can also replace the pesto I used with any type of pesto you have at home.
Ingredients:
- 500g spaghetti
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 parmesan, plus extra to serve
- Salt & pepper
Method:
1. In a large pot, add enough water to cover spaghetti. Heat on a high heat until it begins boiling.
2. Meanwhile, prepare ingredients. On a medium heat, add oil, onion and garlic to a pan and cook for about 5 mins or until onions are translucent.
3. By now, the water should be boiling. Add about 1/4 cup salt to the water and add the spaghetti. Cook for about 7-8 mins or until just under al dente.
4. Meanwhile, add the pesto to the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 min. Add in cherry tomatoes, a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 mins.
5. When pasta is ready, transfer to the pesto mixture using tongs. DO NOT tip pasta out into a colander. You want the pasta water transferring into the sauce too as this is how the dish is pulled together.
6. Add the parmesan and spinach to the sauce. Start tossing and mixing the pasta with the sauce. The sauce should come together and become creamy. If it isnt creamy enough, add another couple of tablespoons of pasta water.
7. Serve with parmesan. Enjoy!
Jaz Culinary 