Vegetarian

Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce are:

16 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1 package low fat firm tofu
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/8 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
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

Here is how you make Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce:

In food processor or blender, combine spinach, 1/2 package 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 and remaining tofu (cut into chunks) until tender. Reduce heat to low, add pesto mixture and heat until hot.Toss your choice of pasta with sauce. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. NOTE: If sauce seems too thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta cooking water or broth.Serving Size: Makes 6 3/4-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FAELFE.

The nutritional information for Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 72.2

• Total Fat: 1.9 g
• Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
• Sodium: 199.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 8.9 g