Fresh & Healthy Basil Pasta Sauce – The Ultimate Nutrient Boost (Edit recipe)

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If you're looking for a healthy basil pasta sauce recipe that feels light but tastes indulgent, this is it. We’re doubling down on "fresh" by incorporating a secret ingredient—baby spinach—to bulk up the sauce and add fiber without changing the classic basil profile.

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PREP TIME

3 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

5

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

482 grams Sweet Basil Sauce - Sturdy Sauce
2 cups Basil, Fresh
1 cup Baby Spinach
0.25 cup Pasta water (reserved from the pot)
1 Tbsp Lemon Zest, From half a lemon

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a small blender, pulse the fresh basil, spinach, and lemon zest with a splash of pasta water until it forms a thick, vibrant green paste.
Warm your Sturdy Sauce in a pan.
Once the sauce is hot, stir in your fresh green mixture.
The lemon zest cuts through the richness of the sauce, making this the freshest, healthiest pasta dinner in your rotation.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	321
Fat:	7 g
Carbohydrates:	26 g
Protein:	42 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	1625 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	14 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.