Italian Colors Pasta Toss Recipe

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Italian Colors Pasta Toss
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  1. In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place orcchiette pasta in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. Place the red bell pepper in a skillet over high heat. Roast 10 minutes turning often, remove and place in paper bag for 15 minutes. Scrap burned skin off, deseed, remove stems and coarsely chop.
  4. Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, bell pepper and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and bell pepper. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.7 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.04g 8%
Cholesterol 4.62mg 2%
Sodium 378.23mg 16%
Potassium 718.68mg 15%
Total Carbs 13.16g 4%
Sugars 5.05g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 12%
Protein 6.04g 12%
Vitamin C 40.3mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 11.4mg 63%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.93 Kcal (339 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 8%
Cholesterol 3.29mg 2%
Sodium 269.22mg 16%
Potassium 511.55mg 15%
Total Carbs 9.37g 4%
Sugars 3.6g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 12%
Protein 4.3g 12%
Vitamin C 28.6mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 16%
Iron 8.1mg 63%
Calcium 104.6mg 15%

* 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

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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