How to make pesto spinach alfredo

Make Pesto Spinach Alfredo

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After gathering all ingredients, break down and boil the pasta in a pot of water.

After gathering all ingredients, break down and boil the pasta in a pot of water.

While boiling the pasta, mince the garlic ( about 2 cloves) and measure out 1/2 tsp.

While boiling the pasta, mince the garlic ( about 2 cloves) and measure out 1/2 tsp.

Next, grab a handful of baby spinach and chop finely. Don't forget to wash your vegetables.

Next, grab a handful of baby spinach and chop finely. Don't forget to wash your vegetables.

After chopping the spinach, melt the butter in a small pot. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.

After chopping the spinach, melt the butter in a small pot. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.

Add in the milk.

Add in the milk.

Cook over medium heat for 5- 10 minutes and stir often until thickened.

Cook over medium heat for 5- 10 minutes and stir often until thickened.

Stir in the salt once the mixture has thickened.

Stir in the salt once the mixture has thickened.

Don't forget to check on your pasta!

Don't forget to check on your pasta!

Add in 1/2 tsp of pesto into the mixture.

Add in 1/2 tsp of pesto into the mixture.

Add in the garlic.

Add in the garlic.

Add in the spinach.

Add in the spinach.

Finally, add in the Parmesan cheese. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the flavors have combined.

Finally, add in the Parmesan cheese. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the flavors have combined.

When sauce is complete and pasta is cooked through, mix together in a bowl

When sauce is complete and pasta is cooked through, mix together in a bowl

  • 1/4c Butter
  • 1/4c Flour
  • 2.0c Milk
  • 1/2tsp Salt
  • 1.0tsp Pesto
  • 1/2c Baby Spinach; chopped finely
  • 1/2tsp Garlic; minced
  • 1/2c Parmesan
  • 1.0lb Linguine Pasta
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