Just sharing a Weight Watchers Points Plus Recipe
Pasta with Creamy Spinach Pesto
Weight Watchers Recipe
When you want a change from basil, try this spinach-based pesto instead. It's terrific with pasta but also great as a sandwich spread or vegetable soup condiment.
Ingredients
| 1 1/4 tsp table salt, divided, or more to taste |
| | 8 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, spaghetti or linguine recommended |
| | 4 1/2 cup(s) fresh spinach, baby variety, washed and dried |
| 2 Tbsp water |
| 1 1/2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin |
| 2 clove(s) (small) garlic clove(s) |
| 2 1/2 Tbsp low fat cream cheese |
| 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste |
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use 1 teaspoon salt). Add pasta and cook as package directs until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process spinach, water, oil, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth; set aside.
- Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water and then drain pasta. Return pasta to pot; add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add pesto sauce and toss to combine, adding reserved cooking water if a thinner consistency is desired. Season with fresh lemon juice and salt, if desired. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.
Notes
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. And/or stir in some roasted cherry tomatoes (could affect PointsPlus value).
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