*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         PASTA AND SPINACH PESTO

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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