Pasta With Spinach Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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 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.
• 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.