Recipe Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce (Pasta)

Required Ingredients:

• 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

Preparing/Cooking:

• 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.

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