Penne With Braised Squash & Greens Recipe

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Penne With Braised Squash & Greens
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
  2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel.
  4. Pour off fat and add onion to the pan; cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
  6. Return the bacon to the pan and add broth and squash; bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Add chard and stir to immerse.
  9. Cover and cook until the squash and chard are tender, about 5 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, cook pasta until tender, 8-10 minutes or according to package directions.
  11. Drain and return to the pot.
  12. Add the squash mixture.
  13. Parmesan, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  14. Serve immediately.
  15. For vegetarian variation: Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and 4 ounces cubed smoked tofu for the bacon.
  16. Step 2, heat 2 tsp olive oil in skillet.
  17. Add tofu and cook, stirring until lightly browned, 3-5 minute.
  18. Transfer to plate.
  19. Add onion to pan and continue with the recipe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 332.49 Kcal (1392 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.47g 11%
Cholesterol 19.36mg 6%
Sodium 845.57mg 35%
Potassium 831.67mg 18%
Total Carbs 52.8g 18%
Sugars 5.87g 23%
Dietary Fiber 8.52g 34%
Protein 17.26g 35%
Vitamin C 49mg 82%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 261.7mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.82 Kcal (347 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.86g 11%
Cholesterol 4.82mg 6%
Sodium 210.64mg 35%
Potassium 207.17mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.15g 18%
Sugars 1.46g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 34%
Protein 4.3g 35%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 1mg 22%
Calcium 65.2mg 26%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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