Spinach Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces ziti pasta or 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked,drained,and rinsed
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 in a blender combine spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper.
• 2 add oil and water, cover and blend until nearly smooth and mixture is a paste.
• 3 add mayo to the spinach mixture.
• 4 add to pasta and toss well to coat.
• 5 chill at least 4 hours covered.
• 6 can be made the day before.