15 MINUTE FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD

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Fresh, fast, fantastic! Create a yummy pasta salad in no time with a little help from packaged fresh pasta and pesto sauce. Recipe is great as is or make it your own by adding grilled shrimp or chicken, fresh mushrooms, green peas, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. Found this recipe in BHG, May 1990. Enjoy!

Provided by Mrs.Jack

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package fresh linguine or 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine pasta
1 (7 ounce) package fresh pesto sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine pesto sauce and lemon juice.
  • Add linguine; toss well.
  • Add spinach, tomato, and onion; toss until coated well.
  • Spoon onto individual plates or a large platter. Sprinkle w/ pine nuts and top w/ grated parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.8

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