Whole Wheat Penne with Healthy Spinach Pesto

Whole Wheat Penne with Healthy Spinach Pesto

For 2 servings

Ingredients

-4 ounces whole wheat penne pasta, prepared according to package directions

-3-4 cups baby spinach

-1 egg *(optional)

-2 tbsp olive oil

-1/4 cup parmesan cheese (more or less to taste)

-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (more or less to taste)

-1/8 tsp garlic powder (more or less to taste)

-Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

-Prepare pasta according to package directions

-Meanwhile, prepare pesto: In a food processor, grind 3-4 cups of spinach until fine. Add in 1 egg and pulse until combined. Slowly pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pour pesto into bowl. Mix with parmesan, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta. Top with additional parmesan if desired. 

Source Taylor Made: http://www.taylormadebytaylorbee.com/2013/04/whole-wheat-penne-with-healthy-spinach.html