Green Pasta with Spinach Sauce

Ingredients

• 14 oz dried pasta ((Note 1))
• 5 cups fresh spinach ((Note 2))
• 1/2 cup sour cream ((Note 13))
• 1/2 cup Parmesan (finely grated (Note 4))
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder ((Note 5))
• 1/2 lemon juice + zest
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 lemon (zest) (grated)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, place the spinach, sour cream or crème fraîche, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, lemon juice, and zest in a food processor and blitz until a smooth sauce is formed.

3. 3

   Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of generously salted water.

4. 4

   Parmesan and lemon crumbs:

5. 5

   Place a frying pan on a medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

6. 6

   Add the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and garlic powder when the oil is hot and toast for a few minutes until the crumbs begin to brown.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the toasted crumbs to a bowl.

8. 8

   Stir in the grated Parmesan.

9. 9

   Combine the sauce with the freshly boiled pasta.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the lemon and parmesan crumbs on top and enjoy