Spinach Picante Pesto Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. firmly packed fresh spinach leaves
3/4 c. picante sauce (Pace)
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. pine nuts or pecans (pine nuts really make it great!)
1/3 c. olive oil
1 lb. linguini or other favorite dried pasta, cooked according to pkg. directions

Preparation

Combine spinach, 1/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, nuts, oil and garlic in food processor or blender.
Mix until smooth.
Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in remaining picante sauce.
Toss spinach mixture with hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with additional chopped nuts, if desired, and serve with additional picante sauce.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.