Pasta & spinach pesto

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSpaghetti or Linguine OR Thin Spaghetti, uncooked
10ouncesFrozen spinach thawed, well drained
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
2Garlic cloves
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonDried basil
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
cupWater
4ouncesCrumbled feta cheese

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. In blender or food processor, combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and basil. Blend at medium speed or process until finely chopped. Melt margarine in water. With blender or processor running, gradually pour in melted margarine mixture until blended. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle feta on top and serve.

Each serving provides: 518 Calories; 18⅒ g Protein; 83⅕ g Carbohydrates; 12⅕ g Fat; 15⅒ mg Cholesterol; 417 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 21%

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