Pasta With Creamy Spinach Sauce Recipe

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Pasta With Creamy Spinach Sauce
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon salt and spinach- Cook 1 minute.
  3. Using slotted spoon, remove spinach (reserve water for pasta) and transfer to bowl of cold water.
  4. Drain and squeeze dry.
  5. Chop coarsely.
  6. Bring spinach water back to a boil. Meanwhile, in food processor fitted with steel blade, mince garlic if using.
  7. Add cottage cheese and blend until fairly smooth.
  8. Add cooked spinach and milk and blend until smooth.
  9. Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to shallow serving bowl.
  10. Add pasta to boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking.
  11. Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes- Drain well.
  12. Add pasta to bowl with spinach sauce and toss to coat.
  13. Sprinkle with Parmesan and toss again.
  14. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 128.64 Kcal (539 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.33g 2%
Cholesterol 5.87mg 2%
Sodium 207.78mg 9%
Potassium 478.48mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.66g 2%
Sugars 1.05g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 6.62g 13%
Vitamin C 21.4mg 36%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.54 Kcal (283 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.7g 2%
Cholesterol 3.08mg 2%
Sodium 109.09mg 9%
Potassium 251.22mg 10%
Total Carbs 2.97g 2%
Sugars 0.55g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 6%
Protein 3.48g 13%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 36%
Iron 1.2mg 13%
Calcium 81.9mg 16%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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