Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon-Spinach Sauce

Name: Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon-Spinach Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti; 1 (9-ounce) package baby spinach (about 8 cups); 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip); 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Cook:20min

Give your veggie servings a boost with this easy spaghetti with spinach sauce recipe. Loosely inspired by the flavors of classic pesto, this vibrant pasta packs in plenty of spinach and basil with a garnish of nutty walnuts and savory Parmesan cheese.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:30:27 GMT