Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 24, 2008

I made a few changes to this and liked the results. Used only 12 oz whole wheat pasta, added the garlic and 1 T olive oil to the onions and mushrooms rather than in the food processor. I used vegetable broth and "baco bits" to maintain the vegetarian nature of the dish. Also added about 1 tsp salt and a good handful of fresh basil leaves to the pesto. My husband said I should put this one on the "keeper" list and make it again.

—JuliaKid

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 10, 2004

a very healthy alternative to pesto (spinach is so good for you) but not exactly the same thing. I liked it as a spinach sauce-type thing but a pesto it is not...

—MIASMAMA

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Feb 09, 2004

A great, healthy alternative. It was really good but the recipe says "firm silken tofu". It should possibly say "firm or silken". Also, perhaps frozen spinach would work, too? Will try this again!

—Ellen

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Aug 29, 2002

Excellent recipe! Healthy and very tasty. I would cut the amount of pasta down next time to have more sauce.

—GINNYG

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Sep 26, 2003

I didn't have tofu on hand, but it's excellent without it as well.. My husband even loved it, and that man doesn't like ANYTHING. :)

—juxtacoot

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Jan 11, 2005

I just made the sauce itself - left out chicken broth and all the mushrooms. It was amazing. It tasted like it was very bad for you, when in fact it is very healthy. five stars!

—XPOKEYX

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Jan 02, 2004

Healthy, green, and wholesome. With just the right kick of garlic. I added more broth and some milk to smooth out the pesto. You might expand the pesto recipe a little to balance out with the amount of pasta (or save the pasta for another sauce later). Frozen spinach ("brick spinach") worked just fine. My dad ate it up!! Ha ha... I'm slowly but surely converting my family to vegetarianism...

—SHAWZUKI

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Jan 19, 2003

This was good. I think 1 lb of pasta was too much, or there should've been more sauce. My hubby ate it up then I told him about the tofu. He couldn't believe it! Yummy!

—Jessica C.

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Nutrition

Calories
451 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
76.7 g
25%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
6.5 g
10%

Fiber
6.5 g
26%

Protein
25.2 g
50%

Sodium
417 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 451
Calories from Fat: 58

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g 10 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 417mg 17 %
** Potassium 924mg 26 %
Total Carbohydrates 76.7g 25 %
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26 %
Protein 25.2g 50 %
Sugars 5.8g
Vitamin A 169 %
Vitamin C 53 %
Calcium 28 %
Iron 64 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 79 %
** Vitamin B6 25 %
** Magnesium 46 %
** Folate 105 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.