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Home | Recipe | Dinner

Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Pistachio “Parmesan”

Protein 47g
Carbs 95g
Fats 85g

Recipe by:

Nicole Modic

April 24, 2022
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    TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA WITH PISTACHIO “PARMESAN - FOR THE PASTA:2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup diced onions 1 large shallot, chopped4 cloves garlic, mashed 1/4 cup olive oil 1 handful spinach, chopped1 tsp salt2 tablespoons italian seasoning 1 tsp honey1 package pasta of choice (i used gluten free fusilli)FOR THE PISTACHIO PARMESEAN:1/2 cup pistachios (unsalted)1 cup nutritional yeast1/2 tsp sea salt.

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    5 from 1 vote

    TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA WITH PISTACHIO PARMESAN

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Refined Sugar Free
    • Vegan
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    Ingredients

    FOR THE PASTA:
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
    • 1 cup diced onions
    • 1 large shallot, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, mashed
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 handful spinach, chopped
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 1 package pasta of choice (i used gluten free fusilli)
    FOR THE PISTACHIO PARMESEAN:
    • ½ cup pistachios (unsalted)
    • 1 cup nutritional yeast
    • ½ tsp sea salt

    Instructions 

    1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
    2. In a medium pan, add the olive oil and turn on low/medium heat.
    3. Add onions, garlic, and shallots. stir for about a few minutes, keeping an eye to make sure it doesn't burn. While that's cooking, place the tomatoes in a medium bowl.
    4. Use your hands and crush the cherries (just squeeze them!).
    5. Pour cherries into the sauce pan, along with chopped spinach, honey, Italian Seasoning, and salt.
    6. Bring to a simmer and cover for 30 minutes.
    7. To make pistachio parmesan, add ingredients to a food processor and pulse till you reach desired consistency.
    8. Toss pasta with sauce and top with pistachio parmesan.
    Nutrition Hide Nutrition
    Calories: 1263kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 47gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 54gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1560mgPotassium: 2769mgFiber: 28gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1989IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 12mg

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      January 26, 2026

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