Spinach Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a blender combine spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper.
Add oil and water, cover and blend until nearly smooth and mixture is a paste.
Add mayo to the spinach mixture.
Add to pasta and toss well to coat.
Chill at least 4 hours covered.
Can be made the day before.