Spanako-Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp snipped fresh dill
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
dash cayenne pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the spinach, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, nutmeg, salt and cayenne; heat through. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup liquid. Toss pasta with spinach mixture, adding some of the reserved pasta liquid if needed. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	418.28 Kcal (1751 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.16g	23%
Cholesterol	38.19mg	13%
Sodium	770.46mg	32%
Potassium	266.42mg	6%
Total Carbs	54.78g	18%
Sugars	13.26g	53%
Dietary Fiber	3.51g	14%
Protein	9.93g	20%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	21.8mg	121%
Calcium	605.8mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.14 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.45g	23%
Cholesterol	8.69mg	13%
Sodium	175.25mg	32%
Potassium	60.6mg	6%
Total Carbs	12.46g	18%
Sugars	3.02g	53%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	14%
Protein	2.26g	20%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	11%
Iron	5mg	121%
Calcium	137.8mg	61%

* 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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