You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022 8 oz uncooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)<\/p>\n
\u2022 1\/2 cup Gotham Greens Pesto Sauce<\/p>\n
\u2022 1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pinch of salt<\/p>\n
How to Make It:<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Cook the pasta! Ask a grown-up to boil a big pot of water. Add a pinch of salt, then pour in the pasta.<\/p>\n
Cook it until it\u2019s soft but still a little chewy (check the box for the right time).<\/p>\n
2. Put the hot pasta in a big bowl or back in the pot.<\/p>\n
3. Scoop in Gotham Greens Pesto Sauce. Stir it all up until the pasta is nice and green.<\/p>\n
4. Say cheese! Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top and mix.<\/p>\n
5. Scoop some into your bowl, grab a fork, and dig in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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