TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA WITH PISTACHIO PARMESAN

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TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA WITH PISTACHIO PARMESAN

Keyword gluten free tomato pasta, pistachio parmesan pasta, spinach tomato pasta, tomato spinach dinner, tomato spinach pasta, vegetarian pasta dinner

Calories 1263kcal

Author Nicole Modic

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

Prepare pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
In a medium pan, add the olive oil and turn on low/medium heat.
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.
Use your hands and crush the cherries (just squeeze them!).
Pour cherries into the sauce pan, along with chopped spinach, honey, Italian Seasoning, and salt.
Bring to a simmer and cover for 30 minutes.
To make pistachio parmesan, add ingredients to a food processor and pulse till you reach desired consistency.
Toss pasta with sauce and top with pistachio parmesan.

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