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Fresh Spinach Basil Pasta
Servings: 8
Author: Magnolias & Meltdowns
Ingredients
  • 1 1 lb box penne pasta
  • 3/4 C olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4oz fresh basil sliced in thin strips
  • 2 tsp kosher salt course
  • 2 tsp ground pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 5 0z box fresh arugula and spinach
  • 1 C pecans chopped
  • 1 8 oz parmesan cheese wedge shredded
Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta according to directions on box. Adding 1 Tbs salt to the water.

  2. While pasta is cooking, mince garlic and cut the basil

  3. Drain pasta and add olive oil, garlic and basil.

  4. Let pasta cool. 

  5. Stir pasta and olive oil mixture, cover and store in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

  6. When you are ready to serve, add tomatoes, cheese, spinach and arugula and pecans to the pasta.

  7. Gently toss and serve.