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A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro.
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
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- 1 pound penne pasta
Directions
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 451 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat7g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
| Sodium417mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate77g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber7g | 23% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein25g | |
| Vitamin C32mg | 160% |
| Calcium223mg | 17% |
| Iron6mg | 36% |
| Potassium924mg | 20% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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