Fusilli With Creamed Leek and Spinach Recipe

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Fusilli With Creamed Leek and Spinach
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli until al dente (as per the instructions on the box), then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the leek and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the cream and simmer over moderate heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked fusilli to the skillet and toss over moderately low heat until coated with the leek sauce, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove from the heat, add the chopped basil and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Spoon the fusilli into bowls and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 384.22 Kcal (1609 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.53g 27%
Cholesterol 41.95mg 14%
Sodium 40.18mg 2%
Potassium 229.65mg 5%
Total Carbs 48.6g 16%
Sugars 2.59g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 14%
Protein 8.79g 18%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 73.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.59 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.06g 27%
Cholesterol 24.08mg 14%
Sodium 23.07mg 2%
Potassium 131.84mg 5%
Total Carbs 27.9g 16%
Sugars 1.49g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 14%
Protein 5.05g 18%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 19%
Iron 1.3mg 12%
Calcium 42.3mg 7%

* 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

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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