Roasted Tomatillo Pasta
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut the tomatillos into quarters and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with one-half tablespoon olive oil and a dash of salt.
- Add whole garlic cloves.
- Roast them for about 25 to 32 minutes or until soft to the touch and very fragrant.
- Then remove the dish from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Place cilantro, jalapeno, spinach and remaining olive oil in a food processor.
- Add tomatillos and garlic (with the juices) and pulse until smooth.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Add lime juice and pulse just to mix.
- When the pasta is done drain it.
- Serve the sauce over the pasta and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Recipe adapted from Spark People.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
482
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).