Spinach Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients
1 lb. fusilli or similar shaped pasta
¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided
¼ piece red onion, peeled
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups loosely-packed spinach, arugula, or kale leaves
½ cup walnuts
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
DirectionsCook the pastaUsing the Microwave Pasta Maker, add pasta and 2 tsp. of the salt. Add water to the max fill line, then microwave 8 minutes or until desired doneness.Make the sauceIn the base of the SuperSonic Chopper Tall fitted with blade accessory add remaining salt, onion, garlic, spinach, walnuts and oil. Cover and pull cord until well minced and saucy. Add additional olive oil as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.Toss and serve
Drain pasta, transfer to large bowl. Toss with pesto.
Serve warm or cold.