Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Spinach and Mushroom "Pesto"

I made up this vegan pasta dish hoping the kids would eat it. They loved it. You must have a food processor or blender to make the "pesto." This dish also is oil free. The olives and bullion cube bring a lot of saltiness. You should not need more.

1 lb whole wheat pasta

1 pint mushrooms

A large handful of fresh spinach

3 cloves of garlic

1 Vegetable bullion cube

12 green olives

Cook the pasta per the package directions. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process the heck it of it. Once the mixture is the consistency of pesto add the mixture to a pan heated to medium heat. Heat through, add to the cooked pasta and toss until the pasta is well coated.