Spinach & Feta Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe


Submitted by darkvelvetgoddess

Makes 12 servings


Quick and easy pasta dish with spinach, feta cheese, and grape tomatoes

Ingredients
12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
8 oz feta cheese
2 cups tomatoes, grape
10 oz spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon shallots
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  1. Cook pasta to al dente and set aside.

  2. Defrost spinach, drain it well and set aside.

  3. Sautee garlic and shallots with one tablespoon of olive oil for one minute.

  4. Add tomatoes and cook until they start to open (2-5 minutes).

  5. Add spinach and toss in pot until spinach is warm.

  6. Remove from heat and combine with pasta. Toss the whole mixture with remaining olive oil, (no-)salt, and feta cheese.

  7. Makes twelve one-cup servings.

Categories

Pasta, Main Dish, Quick, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 100.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
176
Calories from Fat
62
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.9g
11%
Saturated Fat
3.1g
16%
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
333mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates
23.0g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3.8g
15%
Sugars
1.5g
Protein
8.1g
Vitamin A 50% • Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 13% • Iron 12%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+ 		  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • Very high in vitamin A
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