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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Safian Saab
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very delicious. The pesto sauce was especially good, and I will definitely be making it again.
Everbless Twinkle43
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this pasta dish was amazing! The pesto sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of color and nutrition.
Shahin Sikder
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat pasta and it was still very good. The pesto sauce was easy to make and very flavorful.
Alize ruiz
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it, and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Aseel Ahmed
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very delicious. The pesto sauce was especially good, and I will definitely be making it again.
Bhuwan Sapkota
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this pasta dish was amazing! The pesto sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of color and nutrition.
Adam Moss
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat pasta and it was still very good. The pesto sauce was easy to make and very flavorful.
Naeem Vai
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it, and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Mabatho Maqhosana
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very delicious. The pesto sauce was especially good, and I will definitely be making it again.
Kumal Shehzad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this pasta dish was amazing! The pesto sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of color and nutrition.
Arthur Lesa
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat pasta and it was still very good. The pesto sauce was easy to make and very flavorful.
Ronald Story jr
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The pesto sauce was especially good, and I will definitely be making it again.
Halsivs Gshksbs
[email protected]This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.