Creamy Spinach Penne Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Spinach Penne Pasta
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Directions:

  1. In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender, but firm; drain.
  2. As pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Add chicken and sauté 3-4 minutes or until almost cooked. Add red and orange peppers and spinach; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  4. In the same pot used for pasta, heat remaining oil (2 tsp.) over medium heat; blend in flour. Add garlic, milk and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until blended.
  6. Add pasta, chicken and vegetables to sauce; stir until combined.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 369.78 Kcal (1548 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.36g 14%
Cholesterol 55.86mg 19%
Sodium 342.79mg 14%
Potassium 565.81mg 12%
Total Carbs 45.74g 15%
Sugars 9.22g 37%
Dietary Fiber 5.22g 21%
Protein 27.12g 54%
Vitamin C 44.2mg 74%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 224mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.19 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.94g 14%
Cholesterol 17.55mg 19%
Sodium 107.7mg 14%
Potassium 177.78mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.37g 15%
Sugars 2.9g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 21%
Protein 8.52g 54%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 74%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 70.4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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