Pesto Pasta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Pesto Pasta Salad

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound Fresh spinach
1 cup Fresh basil leaves
30 milliliters Garlic
1/2 cup Lite soy milk
1/2 cup Non-fat italian dressing
1/4 cup Parsley -- chopped
3 tablespoons Onion powder
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
4 cup Rotelli pasta -- cooked OR
-other shaped pasta
1 cup Mushrooms -- sliced
1 cup Carrots -- diced
1 cup Cucumbers -- diced
1 cup Cherry tomatoes -- halved
1/2 cup Yellow or green pepper
-halved (or both)

Trim and wash spinach, place in saucepan with some water clingling to the
leaves. Cover and cook over medium heat until wiltered, about 2-3 minutes.
Drain off water. set aside. Place nest 7 ingredients in a blender jar. Add
spinach and process until smooth.
Place next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add blended dressing and toss to mix.



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