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Pasta Salad With Spinach 'N Walnut Pesto
Serves:
10
Preparation Time:
20 Minute(s)
Ingredients
8 cups baby
spinach
leaves (about 6 oz.)
1/2 cup Wish-Bone Light® Italian Dressing
1 lb. whole grain or regular penne pasta, cooked and drained (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup grape
tomatoes
, halved
Process spinach, Wish-Bone Light® Italian Dressing reserved pasta water and garlic in food processor or blender just until combined. Add 1/4 cup walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper and process just until combined.
Toss spinach mixture, penne and tomatoes in serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 250, Calories From Fat 60, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 7g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 330mg, Total Carbohydrates 39g, Sugars 1g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Protein 11g, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 10%, Iron 15%
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