Pasta And Spinach Pesto

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PASTA AND SPINACH PESTO

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Meatless

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Spaghetti or Linguine
-OR Thin Spaghetti,
- uncooked
10 oz Frozen spinach
- thawed, well drained
2 tb Vegetable oil
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
2 tb Chopped parsley
2 Garlic cloves
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Dried basil
2 tb Butter or margarine
1/3 c Water
4 oz Crumbled feta cheese

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; 18.1 g Protein;
83.2 g Carbohydrates; 12.2 g Fat; 15.1 mg Cholesterol;
417 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 21%

Copyright National Pasta Association
(http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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