Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

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A flavorful puree of spinach, tofu, lemon juice, garlic, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian seasoning is added to sauteed onions and mushrooms to make a mouthwatering sauce for hot pasta. Add bacon bits and Parmesan to serve.

INGREDIENTS (for 5 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • 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.