* Exported from MasterCook *

                    Pasta With Spinach Pesto Sauce

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Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta 8 Points Per Serving

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  16            ounces  spinach -- baby
  6             ounces  tofu, firm -- sliken
  2        tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
  1         tablespoon  garlic -- minced
  2        tablespoons  nonfat chicken broth -- reduced sodium
     1/4           cup  nonfat parmesan cheese
     1/2      teaspoon  ground black pepper
  1           teaspoon  dried italian seasoning
  10            ounces  mushrooms -- sliced
  4             ounces  shiitake mushrooms -- sliced to equal 1 cup
     1/2           cup  red onion -- diced
     1/4           cup  bacon bits
  1              pound  pasta shells -- penne

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 sauté 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. 

Description:
  "8 Points Per Serving"
Source:
  "Shared by: Jennifer"

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Per serving: 426 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 
81g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 229mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 5 Grain Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 
0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : NOTE: If sauce seems too thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta 
cooking water or broth.