Super green spaghetti made with a simple sauce of baby spinach, kale, fresh basil, garlic, and feta cheese - full of nutrition and incredibly easy.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
kosher salt
1 lb spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine
5 oz baby spinach
6 large lacinato kale leaves, stems discarded
1 large handful of fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
½ cup feta, plus more for serving
3 tbsp cream cheese
3 tbsp olive oil
red pepper flakes, for serving
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, combine the spinach, kale, basil, garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, and olive oil in a blender along with 1 cup of boiling pasta cooking water. Puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt if needed.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the green sauce and stir to combine.
Divide among serving bowls and top with more feta and red pepper flakes.