Try this delicious Pasta with Baby Squid and Spinach Pesto, an Italian dish with fresh flavors.

Pasta con calamaretti e pesto di spinacino

Pasta with Baby Squid and Spinach Pesto is a simple and colorful Italian recipe, perfect for bringing fresh and delicate flavors to your table this season. The casarecce pasta is enveloped in a creamy pesto made with fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, and lemon zest, adding a pleasant citrus note. Completing the dish are tender baby squid, quickly sautéed to preserve their flavor and texture.

With just a few ingredients and quick preparation, this pasta is a great alternative to traditional seafood dishes and an innovative way to use spinach in a unique recipe.

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• Tuna and Lemon Pasta
• Pasta with King Prawns
• Spaghetti with Clams and Cherry Tomatoes
• Swordfish and Mint Pasta

Ingredients

• Casarecce pasta – 320g
• Baby squid – 500g
• Fresh spinach – 100g
• Pine nuts – 30g
• Grated Parmesan cheese – 40g
• Lemon zest – 1
• Extra virgin olive oil – 60ml
• Garlic clove – 1
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
2. In a food processor, blend fresh spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon zest, and olive oil to make the pesto.
3. Clean the baby squid and sauté them quickly in a pan with garlic and a little olive oil.
4. Combine the cooked pasta with the spinach pesto and mix well.
5. Add the sautéed squid and toss to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian