pasta with spinach pesto sauce

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PASTA WITH SPINACH PESTO SAUCE

 

Recipe By : " VJJE Weekly "

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta 8 Point

Done By Dotties Calculator Low-Fat

Meatless Dishes Tofu And Soya Products

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16 ounces baby spinach -- 1 bag

6 ounces tofu -- 1/2 block firm,

(silken tofu)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons nonfat chicken broth -- reduced sodium

1/4 cup fat-free Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

10 ounces sliced mushrooms -- 1 package

4 ounces shiitake mushrooms -- sliced to equal 1cup

1/2 cup red onion -- diced

1/4 cup bacon bits

1 pound pasta shells -- penne

 

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.

 

Makes 6 servings.

 

NOTE: If sauce seems too thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta cooking

water or broth.

 

MC Formatted by Kristin <WhoMe40

 

 

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NOTES : Per serving: 434.7 cal, 4.2g (8.5%) fat, 6.7g fibre, 335mg sodium

 

Per serving: 7.70 points

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 1423 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0