Make this Creamy Spinach & Penne Pasta dish when you want something comforting, but still good for you, too! It's loaded with spinach, whole-wheat pasta, ricotta cheese, and buttery toasted pine nuts that'll fill you up without weighing you down.
Makes
2 servings (4 cups)
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Whole-wheat pasta has three to five times more fiber than white pasta, and it's available in many shapes — try this dish with whole-wheat farfalle, too.
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil for the penne and spinach.
Cook pasta according to package directions. If using frozen spinach, add it to the pot during the last 2 minutes of cooking time, stirring to break up clumps. If using fresh spinach, drain pasta over a colander filled with the fresh spinach.
Transfer drained pasta and spinach to a serving bowl.
Stir in ricotta, Parmesan, zest, salt, and pepper; garnish with pine nuts.
If using frozen spinach, add it directly to the pot of cooking pasta. It will thaw immediately.
Lemon zest helps balance the other flavors in this pasta dish and brightens the overall taste.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 357
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 598mg 24%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 48g 16%
Fiber 8g 32%
Protein 20g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
