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Whole Wheat Macaroni with Spinach Pecan Pesto #SundaySupper

29 | 07 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

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In today’s busy lifestyle getting together for a family meal can be quite challenging for most of us.What’s important is the tradition of coming together at the dinner table as a family and consistently maintaining that tradition.We strive to achieve just that by having family meals every evening and its a great way to enjoy some quality time thereby creating some everlasting memories!It could be indoors or outdoors and it could be any day or everyday of the week!That to me is what #SundaySupper is all about.You must be wondering why I’m talking about all this!Well, our SundaySupper team wants to know what #SundaySupper means to us and our lifestyle.

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During the summer, family meals can be so much more fun since you’re constantly outside enjoying the weather.We often enjoy our dinner outdoors with family picnics.Its perfectly relaxing.We usually end up going to our local park with some mats to sit on, some games for the kids and some fun food.Talking about food, my picnic basket is usually made-up of  fresh fruits,salads,sandwiches,some cool drinks and of course my Macaroni with Spinach Pecan Pesto! 🙂
It can be served warm or cold and is a breeze to put together not to mention incredibly delicious and healthy!I use Whole Wheat Macaroni that has a great flavor and texture.My kids are always excited to see macaroni on the table and this is a lovely variation from the usual mac and cheese that they’re so used to having! 🙂
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The pesto tastes great with the toasted pecans and spinach combo.Mixed with some olive oil and parmesan cheese, its an explosion of delicious flavors in every bite!

Whole Wheat Macaroni with Spinach Pecan Pesto

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Ingredients
  

  • Whole Wheat Macaroni-1 lb
  • Baby Spinach leaves-2 cups
  • Pecans-1/4 cup
  • Garlic cloves-2
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1/3 cup
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese-1/3 cup
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil the macaroni according to the instructions and keep aside.
  • In a pan toast the pecans on low heat until they're nicely toasted.Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
  • In a processor, combine the spinach,toasted pecan and garlic and pulse.With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is creamy.
  • Transfer into a bowl and add parmesan cheese.Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the macaroni with the pesto and serve warm or cold.

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Comments

  5. Suzi says

    Congrats Soni to us both for the Top 9 and how cool that we both used pecans in pesto. I love this dish so colorful and healthy I am going to use spinach next time I make a pesto which will more than likely will be soon. Have a great day!

  7. Cucina49 says

    Your pesto looks so pretty and summery! I always love reading the “Sunday Suppers” posts.

  9. mjskit says

    I love your pesto! I’ve never thought of using toasted pecans, and I’m sure with the spinach that they would be fabulous! Great macaroni dish!

  10. Yumgoggle says

    I know what a healthy, delicious dish can do to a very busy household…you know the type where everyone is so busy doing his/her own stuff. We’ve gone to a summer parent teacher conference in my daughter’s preschool and the counselor stressed how important family meals are in every child’s development. I am not being too judgemental and curse those who do not spend time with their kids during mealtime (because I am guilty of tv dinners and working lunches too) but I just can attest to what a good meal can do to keep everyone hooked to the dining table. Everyone loves pasta and pesto at home so this is another way I can gather everyone around, talk and have a nice family time. Thanks for sharing!
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  13. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    I really need to make my own pesto – my children finally started to eat (basil) pesto, and I can see them like spinach ones too. Great nutritious value and they love pasta! Great dish Soni!

  16. Nupur says

    I love Macaroni with Pesto .. and its a Summer meal for me too 😀

    Pics look lovely !

  22. Renee Dobbs says

    I need to try pesto made with spinach and then my husband would probably eat it. He does not like basil and that is what I usually use for pesto. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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