Oh, the wonders and versatility of pesto.
Today I’m sharing a spur-of-the-moment spinach lemon pine nut pesto with my wonderful friend Alice, from Hip Foodie Mom, and her readers.
She’s got her plate more than full these coming weeks, from caring for her mother after a surgery to moving to another state, while being mom to two darlings and trying to juggle her everyday life.
But right now she’s on a much deserved vacation in Puerto Vallarta, sipping margaritas and doing absolutely nothing. Good for her.
But right now she’s on a much deserved vacation in Puerto Vallarta, sipping margaritas and doing absolutely nothing. Good for her.
So, I’m guest posting this pesto which I made with whole wheat pasta, all very rustic and comforting.
Pesto is my middle name some weeks, I literally smother everything with it and call it a meal.
Here’s the recipe over at hip foodie mom. Say hi to Alice, and enjoy all the goodies she posts.
Angie Schneider says
July 31, 2013 at 08:44wow..you guest post for two blogs? That's really sweet of you, Paula.
Love pesto!
e / dig in says
July 31, 2013 at 07:20smothering pesto over pasta or veg and calling it a meal – me too paula. i can't wait for summer to be here and the basil in full flory so i can make my own pesto – but now i am tempted to try this gorgeous green version!
laurasmess.me says
July 30, 2013 at 23:16Oh yay! I love new recipes for pesto. I definitely agree, it's such an incredibly versatile addition to mid-week meals. I actually tossed some traditional pesto through mushrooms and asparagus on the weekend, then just ate them with extra parmesan and bread! So good. Heading over to Alice's blog now xx
Laura Dembowski says
July 30, 2013 at 12:45This dish definitely looks comforting but at the same time light and fresh! So great to use spinach!
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
July 30, 2013 at 11:52Paula, I know you always have the most interesting pesto recipes – this recipe is another fabulous one as spinach, lemon and pine nuts are a heavenly combination and I do love those wholewheat noodles as well!
Great post, Paula!
The Ninja Baker says
July 30, 2013 at 01:05Pasta and pesto go together like ice cream and cake, right? I'm heading over to the Hip Foodie Mom to discover the secret of your coveted pesto =)
Patty Price says
July 29, 2013 at 22:26I'm so in love with fresh garden pesto-love seeing your photos! Going to check out Hip Foodie Mom, great name 😉
Steph says
July 29, 2013 at 21:19I always forget about pesto as a sauce for noodles! This looks fabulous!
Cocoa and Lavender says
July 29, 2013 at 21:04How wonderful of you to help her out! You are so generous and wonderful, Paula! This pesto sounds wonderful -and I am headed over to check it out on Alice's blog! ~ David
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
July 29, 2013 at 16:45I was just over there and finished reading your post, Paula. As usual, your photos are gorgeous and now I'm starving after looking at them. Thanks, girl 😉 I loooooooove pesto and can't wait to make this version.
Deb says
July 29, 2013 at 16:29I'm zooming over to Hip Foodie Mom, after all I heard you say lemon!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
July 29, 2013 at 12:16Paula,
I can't thank you enough for this post. . Thank you – from the bottom of my heart- you are the best!! and your recipes never cease to amaze me. . I LOVE this one!! thank you again dear friend!
Renee says
July 29, 2013 at 12:12Beautiful pesto and pasta. Heading over now to get the recipe.
cquek says
July 29, 2013 at 11:51I love this sort of food and you make it sound so easy.
Helene Dsouza says
July 29, 2013 at 11:32so nice that you jumped in for Alice. I am curious, need to check your recipe =P