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8
ounces ziti (2-1/4 cups) or other small pasta
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1
cup lightly packed spinach leaves
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1/4
cup lightly packed basil leaves
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2
cloves garlic, quartered
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2
tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/8
teaspoon salt
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1/8
teaspoon pepper
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1
tablespoon olive oil
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1
tablespoon water
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1/2
cup light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
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Spinach leaves
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Radicchio leaves (optional)
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1
- 2
ounces (3 to 6 tablespoons) chopped prosciutto or ham
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2
tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine the 1 cup spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper. Add oil and water; cover and blend or process until nearly smooth and mixture forms a paste, scraping down sides of container frequently. Combine the mayonnaise or salad dressing with the spinach mixture. Add to pasta and toss until well coated. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. To serve, line a salad bowl with spinach leaves and, if desired, radicchio leaves. Spoon salad into lined bowl. Sprinkle with chopped prosciutto and pine nuts. Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.
- Servings Per Recipe 6,
- Calories 277,
- Protein (gm) 8,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 32,
- Fat, total (gm) 13,
- Cholesterol (mg) 2,
- Saturated fat (gm) 2,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Vitamin A (RE) 62,
- Vitamin C (mg) 2,
- Sodium (mg) 310,
- Calcium (DV %) 30,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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