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Spinach Basis Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes

Spinach Basil Pesto Pasta

A Zone Pasta take on a classic pesto recipe, the fusilli makes it delicious. The blender works just fine with these ingredients and makes clean-up easier. Visit our Zone Pasta section to order Zone PastaRx Fusilli.
Yield Total Time (mins)
1 Serving NA

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Zone PastaRx Fusilli
  • 2 cup Baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup Roasted red pepper
  • 1/4 cup Basil leaves - packed
  • 1 clove Garlic - peeled and cut in half
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tomatoes - cut into 6 slices
  • 1/2 oz Polly-o fat free mozzarella
  • 6 leaves Basil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Nutrition

Calories

329

Carbohydrates

36g

Fat

11g

Fiber

7g

Protein

23g

Instructions

  1. Prepare Zone pasta as directed. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup of liquid, put fusilli back into pan.
  2. Stir chopped tomatoes into pan with fusilli with 2 tablespoons of warm reserved pasta water, cover to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, place the spinach, basil, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of reserved pasta water and olive oil into a food processor or blender.
  4. Blend until smooth, add more reserved pasta water if desired and toss with cooked fusilli.
  5. Serve immediately topped with cheese and basil.

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Dr. Sears’ Zone PastaRx® Fusilli

Dr. Sears’ Zone PastaRx® Fusilli - 1 Package

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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$15.95

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Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 fl oz bottle

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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$26.95

$24.26 Advantage price

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