Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce
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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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 321.8 Kcal (1347 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.61g 22%
Cholesterol 20.76mg 7%
Sodium 423.2mg 18%
Potassium 1088.34mg 23%
Total Carbs 24.91g 8%
Sugars 5.71g 23%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g 37%
Protein 21.5g 43%
Vitamin C 38.2mg 64%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 432.6mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.86 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.26g 22%
Cholesterol 4.64mg 7%
Sodium 94.51mg 18%
Potassium 243.04mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.56g 8%
Sugars 1.28g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 37%
Protein 4.8g 43%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 64%
Iron 1.1mg 26%
Calcium 96.6mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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