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Healthy Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

Recipe by Sheila Martin 

"A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro."

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 4 -6 servings Change Servings

• 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
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1 pound penne pasta

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
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.
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.
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.

Healthy Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce

Recipe by Risa G 

"For those who like pesto but also love tomato sauce, try this recipe. Quick to prepare and very good, too! Try serving with breadsticks."

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

• 12 ounces ziti pasta
• 2 tablespoons pesto
• 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce

• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the pesto and basil tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, and season with salt to taste. (You can also heat the sauce in a covered microwave-safe bowl: cook on high for one minute.)
3. Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Amatriciana

Recipe by Christine L. 
"This is a classic Italian pasta dish. Use fresh basil when it's in season; at other times, use fresh flat-leaf parsley."
Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 4 to 6 servings Change Servings

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.
2. Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
4. Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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