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Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan Recipe

Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan Recipe

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Penne With Wilted Lettuce, Pine Nuts and Parmesan

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup pine nuts (to taste)
12 oz penne pasta
2 -3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch red chili pepper flakes (to taste)
salt , to taste
black pepper , to taste
1 (12 oz) bag prewashed chopped romaine lettuce (or wash and chop a head of romaine lettuce)
grated parmesan cheese , to taste

Directions:

In a small skillet over medium heat or on a baking sheet in a moderate oven, toast pine nuts until golden and aromatic. Stir frequently and watch closely! Set aside.
In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook penne pasta until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering.
Add onion and saute until tender and just beginning to brown.
Add garlic and saute for a minute or until fragrant. Do not allow garlic to brown.
Add pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
Add romaine lettuce and saute until tender and wilted.
Add pasta and pine nuts; toss well.
Remove from heat, dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	295.51 Kcal (1237 kJ)
Calories from fat	212.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.63g	36%
Sodium	1.97mg	0%
Potassium	158.7mg	3%
Total Carbs	14.33g	5%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	6.19g	12%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	12.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.35 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.86g	36%
Sodium	1.32mg	0%
Potassium	106.52mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.62g	5%
Sugars	2.61g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	19%
Protein	4.15g	12%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	8.5mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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