Spinach Nuts Pasta – Inspired by Las Vegas Dining

Servings: 3-4
Boiling time: 10-12 minutes.
Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Frying time: 3 minutes.
Cooking time: 5-6 minutes.
Total time: 26 minute

“Spinach Nuts Pasta – Inspired by Las Vegas Dining” is a wholesome and delicious dish that combines the goodness of fresh spinach with the rich crunch of nuts.

I first enjoyed this “Spinach Nuts Pasta” at a restaurant in Las Vegas with my family, and its rich yet comforting taste left a lasting impression on me.

The combination of creamy spinach and crunchy nuts was so unique and delicious that I immediately felt it was a recipe worth adding to my blog.

Back in my Indian kitchen, I tried recreating it with my own touch, and I am happy to say that I achieved almost the same authentic taste, bringing back those wonderful memories with every bite.

This recipe offers a beautiful balance of nutrition and taste, where the earthy flavour of spinach blends smoothly with the nutty texture, creating a satisfying and comforting meal.

Light yet filling, it is an ideal choice for those who enjoy healthy, flavourful food with a touch of creativity.

Ingredients:

Penne Pasta (Macaroni): 100 gm.
Spinach: 100 gm.
Onion: 1 no.(Medium)
Tomato: 1 no. (Medium)
Garlic: 3-4 clove
Cashew Nut: 12-15 no.
Walnut: 3-4 no.
Cheese: 20-30 gm.
Butter: 20 gm.
Olive oil: 20 gm
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Black pepper powder: ½ teaspoon
Chilli Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon
Mixed Herbs: 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon: 1 no.

Preparation:

Blanch spinach, tomato and 10 no. of cashew nuts in salted water; take it out with the help of stainer, grind all with ice cubes, keep aside.
Boil the pasta (macaroni) in same water for10 minutes (until 90% done), decant it and add 1 teaspoon of oil on pasta and mix well to prevent the stickiness, keep aside.
Chop onion and garlic into fine pieces, keep aside.
Chop left out cashew nut and walnut, keep aside.

Method:

Take a fry pan; put oil and butter, fry onion and garlic on high flame for couple of minutes or till onion get translucent, add chopped nuts and stir fry for a minutes on low flame.
Add prepared spinach paste and add water for required consistency; let it boil for couple of minutes on low flame (stirring continuously).
Add boiled pasta; cook until it boils, add cheese, stir until cheese gets melted.
Put off the flame; add chilli flakes, black pepper, mixed herbs and lemon juice, mix well.
“Spinach Nuts Pasta – Inspired by Las Vegas Dining” is ready to be served…
Transfer into serving bowl; decorate with grated cheese.