Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce recipe

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Ingredients

16 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
6 ounces low-fat, firm silken tofu
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅛ cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
½ cup diced red onion
¼ cup bacon bits
1 pound penne pasta

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 416.6 mg
sugar: 5.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

4 -6 servings

Recipe Note

A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro.

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