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Pasta W/ Spinach & Meatballs Recipe

Pasta W/ Spinach & Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

20 meatballs
3/4 lb gemelli pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
12 oz mushrooms, quartered
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
red pepper flakes (optional or to your own taste )
1 -2 garlic clove
5 oz baby spinach
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese (2 oz)
salt and black pepper

Directions:

Cook the meatballs according to the recipe directions.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
While the meatballs and pasta are cooking, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, thyme, red pepper flakes and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic near end to avoid over cooking.
Toss the mushroom mixture with the pasta, meatballs, spinach, pecorino, and the reserved cooking water. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	465.17 Kcal (1948 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.07g	23%
Cholesterol	37.07mg	12%
Sodium	364.38mg	15%
Potassium	476.49mg	10%
Total Carbs	62.21g	21%
Sugars	1.71g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	19.58g	39%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	184.8mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	200.79 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.5g	23%
Cholesterol	16mg	12%
Sodium	157.28mg	15%
Potassium	205.68mg	10%
Total Carbs	26.85g	21%
Sugars	0.74g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	13%
Protein	8.45g	39%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	20%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	79.8mg	18%

* 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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