Nilka's Healthy Recipe "SPINACH PASTA" SALAD

A YUMMY SPINACH PASTA SALAD! ...and why not share it? Spread the “yummy-ness” just in time for spring makes 6 servings!

• 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 oz)
• 1 small tomato, cut into quarters
• ½ cup basil pesto
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups bite-size pieces spinach leaves
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1.  Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.  Rinse with cold water; drain.

2.  Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, place tomato, pesto, salt and pepper. 
Cover; process 30 seconds.

3.  Toss pasta, pesto mixture and remaining ingredients.

ENJOY!!!
Nilka