Spinach Pesto Penne

What you need:

• Penne
• 1/4 cup penne pasta water
• 8 oz spinach, remove stems
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• Seasonings of your choice
• ricotta (set aside)

Directions:

• Cook pasta according to box directions. When pasta is done save 1/4 cup of water. Drain the rest.
• Pulse spinach, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
• Add 1/4 cup of pasta water to blended pesto and mix.
• Mix pesto and pasta. Season to your liking.
• Top with ricotta cheese. Enjoy!