Creamy Spinach Basil Pasta Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1. In a saucepan of boiling water add 2 cups of fusilli, salt to taste. Boil till pasta is ‘el dente’ in texture, firm yet cooked. It should not be very soft. Strain off the water and keep pasta aside.
• STEP 2. In a preheated pan add Extra virgin olive oil as required and add 3 cloves of garlic chopped, 1 onion finely chopped. Saute until the onion is soft.
• STEP 3. Then add 2 cups chopped spinach, ¼ cup chopped basil leaves and salt to taste. Saute till leaves wilt.
• STEP 4. Transfer the sauted leaves to a tall grinding jar and add ½ cup cream and ½ cup water. Blend to make a smooth puree.
• STEP 5. Preheat a pan and add 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil, add the 2 cups boiled pasta and the spinach basil puree. Add 1 tsp red chilli flakes and stir to mix well.
• STEP 6. Add grated cheddar cheese as required and stir till sauce is well combined with the pasta.
• STEP 7. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese and chilli flakes.

Special Comments

• STEP 1.In place of fusilli any pasta of choice can be used for this recipe.