Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce
  • 16 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 6 ounces low-fat, firm silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • 1 pound penne pasta


  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.

05/14/2018
Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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