Spaghetti ala Pesto
By Diane D. from Ballantyne Elamentary, Charlotte N.C..
Description
This main dish is a powerhouse of colorful foods to energize your body. The taste is hearty whole grain spaghetti, crisp spinach and savory basil. It will give you the feeling of colors bursting in your mouth to fuel your body with energy to complete the task of your busy day.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 oz
| Calories | 266.05 |
| From Fat | 4.5% |
| From Saturated Fat | 1.6% |
| From Sugar | 3.1% |
| Sodium | 203.9mg |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | 6 servings | 50 servings |
|---|---|---|
| whole grain spaghetti | 4.5cup/2.25lb | 2.54gal/19 lbs |
| garlic clove | .6 clove/.75 | 5 cloves/6.50 0z |
| spinach raw | .6 cup/5 oz | 5 cup/40oz |
| basil fresh | .1/4 cup/.15 lb | 2.25 cups/1.25 lb |
| olive oil | 1/3 cup/2.4 oz | 2.50cup/20 oz |
| salt | 1/2 tsp/1/2 tsp | 4 tsp/4 tsp. |
| parmesan cheese | 3/4 cup/6oz | 6.25 cup/3.12 lb |
| cottage cheese | 1.8cup/14.4 oz | 1 gallon/7.50lb. |
Preparation
Wash and chop the spinach5 oz. for 6 servings, 40 oz for 50 servings. and basil .15 oz for 6 servings 1.25 lbs for 50 servings . crush the garlic .75 of a clove for 6 servings 5 cloves for 50 servings.and mix in oil i/3rd of a cup for 6 servings and 2.50 cups for 50 servings set aside.
cook whole grain spaghetti noodles 2.25 bls of noodles in 0ne 12x20 pan with 2 quarts of water for 6 servings. 9 12x20 pans for the 50 servings cook in steamer for 7 minutes test for doneness drain and place in bowl.
Measure out the salt i/2 tsp. for 6 servings and 4 tsp. for 50 servings mix together in bowl
place cooked spaghetti in one 12 x 20 pan for 6 servings and 8 12x20 pans for 50 servings .
combine all ingredents in bowl fold in cottage cheese mix in pan or pans
cook at 135 degrees about 8 minutes place parmean cheese over top of each dish hold at at least 135 degrees hold for hot service 135 degrees or higher
same day service ccp
allergens wheat soy
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