Balsamic Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup broccoli, heads chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup spinach, chopped
4 tbsp butter
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
salt
freshly grated pepper

Directions:

Boil a large pot of water for pasta, cook according to package directions. Drain and toss with 3 T butter.
In a small saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-low heat. Boil, stirring constantly about 5-10 minutes or until balsamic has become the consistency of maple syrup. There should only be about 3-4 T left. Be careful not to burn,.
Meanwhile, place 1 T of butter in a skillet with onions and salt and pepper to taste. Stir fry onions over medium heat until transparent. Add broccoli and mushrooms along with 1/3 cup water. Cook, stirring every now and then for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender and water has evaporated.
Mix pasta, balsamic reduction, cooked veggies, raw spinach and cheese together. Serve and garnish with extra pepper and cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	328.63 Kcal (1376 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.62g	30%
Cholesterol	38.87mg	13%
Sodium	244.31mg	10%
Potassium	403.74mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.65g	8%
Sugars	8.57g	34%
Dietary Fiber	6.66g	27%
Protein	12.61g	25%
Vitamin C	23.6mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	42mg	233%
Calcium	241.5mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.25 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.12g	30%
Cholesterol	14.11mg	13%
Sodium	88.66mg	10%
Potassium	146.51mg	9%
Total Carbs	8.22g	8%
Sugars	3.11g	34%
Dietary Fiber	2.42g	27%
Protein	4.57g	25%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	18%
Iron	15.2mg	233%
Calcium	87.7mg	24%

* 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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