PASTA WITH SPINACH PESTO SAUCE
A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro.
Provided by Sheila Martin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, in food processor or blender, combine spinach, tofu, lemon juice, garlic, broth, cheese, pepper, and Italian seasoning, process until smooth. Set aside.
- Spray a large non-stick saute pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook onions and mushrooms until tender. Reduce heat to low, add pesto mixture and heat until hot.
- Toss pasta with sauce and bacon bits. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. NOTE: If sauce seems too thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta cooking water or broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.8 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 416.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
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Fahad Sethar
[email protected]I made this pasta for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.
Silver Jerry
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Shiv sahani
[email protected]I've tried many pasta dishes, but this one is by far the best. The pesto sauce is to die for.
Raju Mondul
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Charles Lyanga
[email protected]I made this pasta for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rhia Moon
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
asim wazir
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a party or a potluck.
itz tiger
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Funmij42 Angel
[email protected]I made this pasta for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.
Cynthia Atieno Okoth
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
RS 16 media
[email protected]I've tried many pasta dishes, but this one is by far the best. The pesto sauce is to die for.
Fatou Secka
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Khumbulani Gasa
[email protected]I made this pasta for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Awais Ahamad Khan
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mujtaba Kahoot
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
darryl mensah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy pasta dish.
T HERNANDEZ
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
Mercedus Logan
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.