Review of Dinnerly's Spinach Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Review Summary
Dinnerly took a simpler "deconstructed" take on pesto with this recipe, and ended up with a pretty tasty meal that you can easily put together in less than 30 minutes.
The biggest short-cut in this "pesto" recipe is actually not making a pesto at all. Typically, you'd pull out the blender and combine ingredients into a smooth sauce - the pesto. In this version, Dinnerly has you using the same ingredients separately added to pasta. Still a tasty option, but if you're expecting a traditional Pesto - this is not it.
I did like the flavors in the dish. The roasted tomatoes provide a slightly sweet, acidic sauce for the pasta, along with the olive oil and parmesan cheese. I love spinach, and slightly wilted, it's great in this dish. I didn't think the chopped almonds had much flavor....but did give the pasta a nice texture component.
Overall, the flavor was good, but not a big bunch like traditional pestos, and probably would have been helped with a bit more parmesan cheese, some red pepper flakes or some other component to add a bit more complexity.
It took me about 25 minutes to cook the recipe (while also filming) so I think you can get it done very quickly. And the directions on the recipe card were clear and easy to follow.
Overall I was happy with dish. It's kid and adult friendly, and would be an easy after-work, home cooked meal. And at just $5 per serving, it's pretty easy on the wallet as well.
Ingredients
The Dinnerly box came packed with ingredients for three recipes. You need to sort out the ingredients by recipe, but that takes about 30 seconds. Everything that came was in good shape and all the fresh ingredients were good quality - as good as I'd get at the grocery store. The finished portion size was reasonable, although I wish I had a bit more parmesan cheese to help boost the flavors.
For the Spinach Pesto with Roasted Tomato recipe, Dinnerly includes the following:
- Plum tomatoes
- Salted almonds
- Garlic
- Parmesan
- Rigatoni
- Baby spinach
As I said above, everything that came was in really good shape. To the shipped ingredients, you'll need to get salt, pepper and olive oil from your own pantry.
Making the dish
The fact that we're not making a traditional pesto, makes this dish really easy and fast to make. There are not a lot of "tricks" you have to be careful of. Use high heat to roast the tomato (hopefully getting some caramelization). Most importantly, just don't over cook the pasta. Start tasting it a minute or two before the directions suggest, just to make sure you take it out al dente.
Dinnerly breaks the cooking down into five steps:
- Prep the ingredients: Here you get a pot of water on the heat for the rigatoni. Dice the tomatoes and garlic. Grate the parmesan cheese, and finely chop the almonds.
- Cook the pasta: Is self-explanatory. You do want to reserve some pasta water before you drain, which you can use to thin the sauce if needed.
- Broil the tomatoes: In this step you season the tomatoes, add some olive oil and get them under the broiler. As they heat, water evaporates, concentrating flavor. And the sugars start to caramelize creating more flavor/complexity. I'd suggest going a bit longer than the directions, and getting the tomatoes pretty well browned.
- Wilt Spinach: You put the spinach, together with the tomatoes and garlic back in the saucepan with the pasta. This is the base of the dish, and in just a few minutes the spinach will wilt down.
- Finish the pasta: Finally, you wrap everything up by adding the parmesan cheese and the almonds. If needed, you can add some reserved pasta water. Most importantly, you need to taste the pasta and add salt and pepper if needed; and they also suggest (and I agree) adding a drizzle of olive oil. These last few steps are really critical to bringing out the flavor in this simple dish.
The directions are simple to follow and there are not many steps. I would have liked a bit more flavor in the dish, and when I make it again, would probably add a bit of fresh lemon juice, some red pepper flakes and a bit more parmesan cheese.
I found the portions where fairly generous and there was plenty of food for two people.
Taste
The flavors on this dish were mild but good. It's a simple dish without a ton of ingredients, so it's really about perfectly cooked pasta, lightly dressed, and well seasoned. You need to make sure the rigatoni doesn't get mushy or soft on you.
I didn't think the almonds added a ton to the dish, other than a bit of a texture component.
I would have a liked to see a little bit more garlic and/or parmesan cheese, both have big flavors and would have added more punch to the dish. If you have the time, and can oven-roast the tomatoes for longer, that would concentrate their flavor and make for a richer finished recipe. Dinnerly could also add some sun dried tomatoes to the kit vs the fresh.
Finally, a bit of acid is a very common trick to add some complexity and flavor to a pasta dish. A light squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the very end of the cooking would have brightened everything up quite a bit.
Dinnerly's Spinach Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Overall
Like everything I have tried (and read about) from Dinnerly, their Spinach Pesto Pasta fits right in the wheelhouse, of simple, un-fussy and fast.
I had this recipe made in less than 30 minutes and with a bit of practice (and no filming) I could probably do it about 20.
Like all simple pasta dishes, it's critical to cook the rigatoni al dente, so don't walk away and forget it. Once put together, I liked the flavor, but did wish for a bit more punch. Fortunately, it's easy to add a bit more flavor with ingredients you probably have on hand. The portion sizes where good.
This is a very family friendly recipe. I think just about anyone's going to like it. And at Dinnerly's price ($5/serving) it's as cheap at fast food.
Give it a try and let me know how it goes. And if you're interested in Dinnerly, just use the link below.
Comments (2427 )
Jewel W is your destination for bespoke jewellery gifts that are as unique and special as the moments they represent Our artisans are experts in crafting custom pieces in gold and silver tailored to your individual needs and preferences Whether you need a single distinctive item or a larger collection we work closely with you to ensure that each piece reflects your personal style Each item is handcrafted with precision and care resulting in jewellery that is not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful fashion jewelry wholesale
There are some attention-grabbing closing dates on this article however I don’t know if I see all of them middle to heart. There is some validity but I’ll take hold opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBurner as nicely instagram beğeni satın al
THE ONE CARGO บริการ คาร์โก้ นำเข้าสินค้าจากจีนราคาถูก ทางเรามีบริการตั้งแต่จัดหา สั่งซื้อสินค้าจาก taobao 1688 Tmall ทุกเวบไซด์ในจีน และติดต่อโรงงานตามความต้องการของลูกค้า สะดวก รวดเร็วไม่มีขั้นต่ำ คิดตามจริง
very nice post, i undoubtedly adore this excellent website, carry on it Prodentim Review
Would love to always get updated great site ! . Java Burn
Aw, this has been a very good post. In idea I have to devote writing this way additionally – spending time and actual effort to generate a top notch article… but exactly what do I say… I procrastinate alot and by no indicates seem to go accomplished. agen olx138
Exchange text ads
We provide you with 17 high quality Duflo Backlinks
Who wants to exchange text Backlinks
Please contact us via email
[email protected]
شيخ روحاني
شيخ روحاني
رقم ساحر سعودي
جلب الحبيب
رقم ساحر سعودي
رقم ساحر حقيقي
جلب الحبيب
casinoberlin
berlinintim
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
جلب الحبيب
this year our home decorating ideas would be more on eco friendly home decorations,, kenzo 123
I found your weblog site on google and check a couple of of your early posts. Proceed to maintain up the superb operate. I just additional up your RSS feed to my MSN Information Reader. In search of forward to reading extra from you later on!… ผิวแห้ง
Hmm it looks like your website ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for rookie blog writers? I’d really appreciate it. private taxi ibiza
Hmm it looks like your website ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for rookie blog writers? I’d really appreciate it. private taxi ibiza
Thank you for sharing excellent information. Your website is very cool. I am impressed by the info that you?ve on this website. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for more articles. เว็บหวยออนไลน์
An impressive share, I given this onto a colleague who had previously been conducting a little analysis with this. And that he in truth bought me breakfast due to the fact I ran across it for him.. smile. So ok, i’ll reword that: Thnx with the treat! But yeah Thnkx for spending enough time go over this, I’m strongly about this and love reading read more about this topic. If at all possible, as you become expertise, do you mind updating your blog with a lot more details? It can be highly helpful for me. Big thumb up for this writing! Forts in Karnataka
I appreciate your time and effort allocated to this article, bad i had to spend this long to find it but as they say top quality is hard to locate. Continue the good work. https://shroomland-la.com
I found so many interesting stuff in your blog!! especially its discussionLaugh ing From the tons of comments on your articlesSmile I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment hereSmile Keep up the excellent work!! Freecam.chat
Z62 Stride Mover ist ein stilvoller 4-Rad-Rollator aus leichtem Aluminium, der modernes Design mit ergonomischer Funktionalität vereint. Mit seiner soliden, dennoch leichten Konstruktion und den doppelten Bremssystemen bietet dieser Rollator höchste Sicherheit und Stabilität. Der Z62 ist ideal für den täglichen Gebrauch und unterstützt Benutzer mit einem Gewicht von bis zu 300 Pfund. Perfekt für diejenigen, die Wert auf Komfort und Eleganz legen. Aluminium-Rollator mit doppelten Bremssystemen
You have performed a great job on this article. It’s very precise and highly qualitative. You have even managed to make it readable and easy to read. You have some real writing talent. Thank you so much. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2az-JmMnPV4">david hoffmeister</a>
Sometimes the easier to simply take one step back again and also recognize that few people gives your beliefs newmarket karate
Best work you have done, this online website is cool with great facts and looks. I have stopped at this blog after viewing the excellent content. I will be back for more qualitative work. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2az-JmMnPV4">david hoffmeister</a>
Hmm it looks like your website ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for rookie blog writers? I’d really appreciate it. <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD6FxvQSzpU">PRODENTIM REVIEW</a>
I in addition to my friends have already been analyzing the great tips and hints found on your website and immediately developed a terrible feeling I never expressed respect to the blog owner for those strategies. Most of the people became as a result happy to read them and already have surely been having fun with those things. Many thanks for actually being simply kind and also for deciding upon these kinds of useful topics millions of individuals are really wanting to be aware of. Our own sincere regret for not saying thanks to you sooner. 먹튀사이트
A very informationrmative story and lots of really honest and forthright comments made! This certainly got me thinking about this issue, thank all. kabayan55
You can easily set aside a lot of directed adventures with assorted car experts. Various deal great delivers several might take your corporation for a tour to a market location, or perhaps for a trip to new york. ?????? ??? fun88 reward
We pride ourself on being a one stop shop that is able to meet all of our client’s needs. Our goal is to provide the highest quality design and installation services, on schedule, and on budget along with outstanding customer service.We understand that time and cost are crucial so we strive to go above and beyond our client’s expectations.For our customers peace of mind, we offer valuable money saving service and maintenance contracts. furnace repair near me
I am curious to find out what blog system you are utilizing? I’m having some minor security problems with my latest website and I would like to find something more secure. Do you have any recommendations? 꽁이오
This is a great summary. Studies have shown that when risk factors are identified early, it can lead to more proactive and personalized health care solutions. <a href="https://www.worldsbesttime.com/understanding-the-role-of-epidemiology-in...">epidemiology</a>
A dating site that values genuine connections. Whether your focus is finding a serious female friend, a male friend, or expanding your circle with like-minded people, this is where meaningful relationships begin. kız arkadaş
"Absolutely! By pinpointing risk factors, epidemiologists can help tailor interventions to specific populations, making prevention efforts more effective." https://www.worldsbesttime.com/understanding-the-role-of-epidemiology-in...
Spot up for this write-up, I actually think this excellent website wants far more consideration. I’ll probably be again to learn to read a lot more, thank you for that info. IQOS HEETS
Hmm it looks like your website ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for rookie blog writers? I’d really appreciate it. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3nJKvyhb6w">THE GENIUS WAVE</a>
Hmm it looks like your website ate my first comment (it was extremely long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any tips and hints for rookie blog writers? I’d really appreciate it. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQXkxLklM2E">Tonic Greens Review</a>
Great goods from you, man. Ive understand your stuff previous to and you are just extremely wonderful. I really like what youve acquired here, certainly like what you are saying and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it smart. I cant wait to read much more from you. This is really a tremendous site. bridge loans
Just wish to say your article is as amazing. The clearness in your post is simply nice and i can assume you’re an expert on this subject. Well with your permission let me to grab your feed to keep updated with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please continue the enjoyable work. สล็อตฝากถอน true wallet เว็บตรง 888pg
Great article with excellent idea!Thank you for such a valuable article. I really appreciate for this great information.. tem singapore
The next occasion I read a weblog, I really hope which it doesnt disappoint me around that one. I am talking about, I know it was my solution to read, but I really thought youd have some thing intriguing to express. All I hear is actually a bunch of whining about something that you could fix when you werent too busy in search of attention. 바카라오토프로그램
Our staff has a wealth of experience in protecting library collections. We utilize different technologies to provide customized solutions that keep your materials safe for years to come. RFID in Library
When creating digital affiliate promotions, one should bear in mind that e-mail communication plays a vital role as it helps vendors communicate directly with clients, promote trust, and encourage sales of goods or services.
Email marketing in digital affiliate marketing
Practice and live the mystical teachings of Jesus assisted by online courses, online retreats, and an online Tribe of Christ community:
acim
rofile backlinks are links placed within the profile section of various websites, forums, social networks, and online directories. These backlinks are typically added in the “Website” or “About Me” sections of your profile profile backlinks
I would like to get more information on this topic. Can you help me with the same. one way window film
Exchange text ads
We provide you with 17 high quality Duflo Backlinks
Who wants to exchange text Backlinks
Please contact us via email
[email protected]
شيخ روحاني
شيخ روحاني
رقم ساحر سعودي
berlinintim
I will immediately take hold of your rss feed as I can’t in finding your e-mail subscription hyperlink or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Kindly allow me recognise so that I may just subscribe. Thanks. 找工作
This put up is totaly unrelated to what I used to be looking google for, however it was indexed on the first page. I guess your doing something right if Google likes you adequate to place you at the first page of a non related search. Dentavim
A land based Casino or an online casino? Which provides more entertainment and excitement? Well, the online casinos have certainly given a new dimension to the world of enjoyment and amusement. Best Supplements for Immune System
A land based Casino or an online casino? Which provides more entertainment and excitement? Well, the online casinos have certainly given a new dimension to the world of enjoyment and amusement. Best Supplements for Immune System
WordPress maintenance includes monitoring for broken links, which can harm user experience and search engine rankings. figma to wordpress
WordPress maintenance includes monitoring for broken links, which can harm user experience and search engine rankings. figma to wordpress
Buy cigarettes online in the USA, UK, and Canada at discounted prices. Get fast and free delivery of your favorite brands right to your doorstep. Cigarettes near me
Hello! I just want to provide a massive thumbs up for the wonderful information you’ve here for this post. I am returning to your website for additional soon. 온라인카지노
This put up is totaly unrelated to what I used to be looking google for, however it was indexed on the first page. I guess your doing something right if Google likes you adequate to place you at the first page of a non related search. DENTAVIM REVIEWS