Name: Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Fresh spinach, washed and chopped - 16 ounces; Low-fat, firm silken tofu - 6 ounces; Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons; Minced garlic - 1 tablespoon; Low-sodium chicken broth - ⅛ cup; Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ cup; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon; Fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced - 10 ounces; Fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms - 6 ounces; Diced red onion - ½ cup; Bacon bits - ¼ cup; Penne pasta - 1 pound

Ingredients for - Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

1. Fresh spinach, washed and chopped 16 ounces

2. Low-fat, firm silken tofu 6 ounces

3. Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons

4. Minced garlic 1 tablespoon

5. Low-sodium chicken broth ⅛ cup

6. Grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup

7. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

8. Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon

9. Fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 10 ounces

10. Fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms 6 ounces

11. Diced red onion ½ cup

12. Bacon bits ¼ cup

13. Penne pasta 1 pound

How to cook deliciously - Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

1 . Stage

Cook pasta according to package directions.

2 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.