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Oct 23, 2009 6:12 pm US/Eastern

Cooking 4 You: Linguine & Spinach Pesto

MIAMI (CBS4) ― Linguine and Spinach Pesto
  • 1 lb. Spaghetti, Linguine (or your favorite pasta shape), uncooked*
  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 tbsp. margarine (or butter)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

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. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle feta on top and serve.

*Whole-grain, multi-grain or whole-wheat pasta varieties may be substituted.

Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 325 calories, 11g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 45 g carbohydrate, 12 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 420 mg sodium.

Pasta and Walnut Fruit Salad
  • 8 oz. Shells, Penne (or your favorite pasta shape), uncooked*
  • 1 (11 oz.) can juice-packed mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut into halves
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes, cut into halves
  • 1 apple, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup low fat, plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine next six ingredients (oranges through walnuts). Add pasta and stir to mix. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix yogurt, honey and orange juice concentrate. Add yogurt mixture to pasta; toss to coat. Cover and chill thoroughly.

*Whole-grain, multi-grain or whole-wheat pasta varieties may be substituted.

Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 312 calories, 7 g total fat, <1 g saturated fat, 54 g carbohydrate, 9 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 42 mg sodium.

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