*  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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