Spinach Pasta Salad

A wonderful and light pasta salad. I serve in a bowl lined with fresh spinach leaves. I got this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

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

Directions

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