Pasta Salad With Spinach 'N Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

• 8 cups baby spinach leaves (about 6 oz.)
• 1/2 cup Wish-Bone Light® Italian Dressing
• 1 lb. whole grain or regular penne pasta, cooked and drained (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Directions

1. Process spinach, Wish-Bone Light® Italian Dressing reserved pasta water and garlic in food processor or blender just until combined. Add 1/4 cup walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper and process just until combined.
2. Toss spinach mixture, penne and tomatoes in serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.