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Makes:8 Servings
This pesto spaghetti dish is made with spinach for a unique spin on a classic. Top with feta and serve with a side salad for a colorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked (or your favorite pasta shape)
- 1 package 10-oz frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons tub margarine
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- In a blender (or food processor), combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and basil. Mix at medium speed until finely chopped.
- Melt margarine in water. With blender or processor running, gradually pour in melted margarine mixture until blended.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Toss pesto with cooked pasta.
- Sprinkle feta on top and serve.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Serve with grilled chicken, side salad, skim milk, apple slices.
Source: The "Grain Chain," a group of MyPlate National Strategic Partners committed to promoting and supporting grains, offers a series of recipes featuring whole grains.
Nutrition Information
Nutrients |
Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories |
294 |
Total Fat |
9 g |
Saturated Fat |
3 g |
Cholesterol |
8 mg |
Sodium |
417 mg |
Carbohydrates |
45 g |
Dietary Fiber |
8 g |
Total Sugars |
2 g |
Added Sugars included |
0 g |
Protein |
12 g |
Vitamin D |
1 mcg |
Calcium |
202 mg |
Iron |
2 mg |
Potassium |
203 mg |