Penne with Spinach, Parmesan, and Walnuts Recipe

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Penne with Spinach, Parmesan, and Walnuts
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
325
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Put the spinach in a colander in the sink.
  2. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven until dark golden-brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Cook the penne according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta in the colander over the spinach.
  4. Put the cream, Gorgonzola, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and a pinch of salt in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the pasta and spinach, and 2 Tbs. each of the walnuts and chives. Cook, stirring constantly, until some of the sauce is absorbed by the pasta, about 2 minutes. If necessary, add some of the cooking water to moisten the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbs. walnuts and 1 Tbs. chives, and serve.
  5. Tip: To wilt the spinach perfectly, put it in a colander and drain the pasta over it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 325.23 Kcal (1362 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.91g 34%
Cholesterol 44.11mg 15%
Sodium 303.5mg 13%
Potassium 609.39mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.5g 7%
Sugars 2.14g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g 34%
Protein 12.6g 25%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 232.6mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.02 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.65g 34%
Cholesterol 21.43mg 15%
Sodium 147.46mg 13%
Potassium 296.08mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.45g 7%
Sugars 1.04g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.18g 34%
Protein 6.12g 25%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 19%
Calcium 113mg 23%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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