* Exported from MasterCook *
Pasta With Spinach Pesto Sauce
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta 8 Points Per Serving
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces spinach -- baby
6 ounces tofu, firm -- sliken
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons nonfat chicken broth -- reduced sodium
1/4 cup nonfat parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
10 ounces mushrooms -- sliced
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms -- sliced to equal 1 cup
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 sauté 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.
Description:
"8 Points Per Serving"
Source:
"Shared by: Jennifer"
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Per serving: 426 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 21g Protein;
81g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 229mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 5 Grain Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat;
0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : NOTE: If sauce seems too thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta
cooking water or broth.