Penne with Spinach and Garlic Recipe

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Penne with Spinach and Garlic
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 3 tablespoons pasta water; drain pasta. Combine reserved pasta water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Set almonds aside.
  3. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Return to medium-high heat until oil is hot. Cut onion slices in half; add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes; stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Stir in reserved pasta water mixture. Add pasta, and toss gently. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.65 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.07g 12%
Sodium 292.87mg 12%
Potassium 79.35mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.46g 4%
Sugars 3.16g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.48g 18%
Protein 4.7g 9%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 19.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.17 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.47g 12%
Sodium 234.8mg 12%
Potassium 63.62mg 2%
Total Carbs 9.99g 4%
Sugars 2.54g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 18%
Protein 3.77g 9%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 15.7mg 2%

* 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

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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