Pistachio Pesto

1 Cup packed spinach
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic, quartered
12 oz dried pasta, cooked and drained
Cooked chicken or shrimp optional

Put the spinach, oil, nuts, cheese, salt, and garlic in food processor. Process until smooth. Toss with pasta (and chicken or shrimp) and serve. Makes 6 cups.


Nutritional per cup: 361 calories; 10g protein; 16g fat (3g sat. fat); 44g carbs; 2g fiber; 60 mg calcium; 2mg iron; 253mg sodium.