Spinach-Pesto Pasta Toss

Name: Spinach-Pesto Pasta Toss
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 oz spaghetti; 1/2 c packed fresh basil; 1/2 c packed baby spinach; 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts; 1 Tbsp greated parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 c chopped onions; 1 medium red pepper seeded and sliced; 1 pkg 9oz hollandaise sauce mix, like knorr; 1 c nonfat milk; 1 c cubed leftover roasted chicken

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By Ronda Krouch
@rmkrouch

It a great change from regular salad.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Ingredients

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6 oz

spaghetti
1/2 c

packed fresh basil
1/2 c

packed baby spinach
2 Tbsp

chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp

greated parmesan cheese
1 clove

garlic
1/4 c

chopped onions
1 medium

red pepper seeded and sliced
1 pkg

9oz hollandaise sauce mix, like knorr
1 c

nonfat milk
1 c

cubed leftover roasted chicken

How to Make Spinach-Pesto Pasta Toss

Step-by-Step

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse basil, baby spinach, chopped walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic and 2 tbsp. warm water 2 min. or until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
In skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat, cook onions and peppers 3 min. or until tender, stirring often. Add hollandaise mix and milk. Bring to boil; cook 1 min. more or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Add spinach mixture, chicken and cooked pasta; toss to coat. Cook 1 min. or until heated through.

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