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Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Sheila Martin  PHOTO BY: LynnInHK 

"A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro."
Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 44 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 16 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 6 ounces low-fat, firm silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • 1 pound penne pasta

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 24, 2008 by JuliaKid 
I made a few changes to this and liked the results. Used only 12 oz whole wheat pasta, added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2004 by Ellen 
A great, healthy alternative. It was really good but the recipe says "firm silken tofu". It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by GINNYG 
Excellent recipe! Healthy and very tasty. I would cut the amount of pasta down next time to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 26, 2003 by DASCOOT 
I didn't have tofu on hand, but it's excellent without it as well.. My husband even loved it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2005 by XPOKEYX 
I just made the sauce itself - left out chicken broth and all the mushrooms. It was amazing.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2004 by SHAWZUKI 
Healthy, green, and wholesome. With just the right kick of garlic. I added more broth and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 19, 2003 by Jessica C. 
This was good. I think 1 lb of pasta was too much, or there should've been more sauce. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2004 by MIASMAMA 
a very healthy alternative to pesto (spinach is so good for you) but not exactly the same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2004 by Nancy 
Not as good as everyone made it out to be. Try Suki's Spinach and Feta Pasta ...so much better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 22, 2004 by Kelli 
I think I screwed up though...my sauce was really thick and it looked really unappealing... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 416

  • Total Fat: 4.2g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 294mg
  • Total Carbs: 76.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.5g
  • Protein: 22.1g

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