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Penne with Spinach and Garlic Recipe

Penne with Spinach and Garlic Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz penne pasta, uncooked (about 3 1/4 cups)
2 tsp olive oil, divided
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped almonds
vegetable cooking spray
1 cup sliced purple onion (about 1 medium)
1 tsp minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1/2 package trimmed, washed fresh spinach)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Directions:

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.
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.
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 Serving Per 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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