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45 Seconds to Flavorful Pasta

Cook fresh angel hair pasta and add lots of flavor in just 45 seconds. A quick and easy meal for the whole family.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh angel hair pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup pasta sauce*
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • Artichoke hearts (optional)
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
  • Black olives (optional)

*Our favorite pasta sauces are Classico® Marinara and Cucina Antica® Marinara Sauce.

Directions

  1. Boil water and cook angel hair pasta.
  2. Add fresh, trimmed and washed spinach to the last 10 seconds of pasta boiling time.
  3. Drain pasta and spinach in a colander.
  4. Top with pasta sauce and sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese.
  5. For variety, add artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and/or olives.

Nutritional Analysis

Servings: 2

Calories: 150
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 11 g
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 442 mg

Adding 1 Tbsp. of parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup black olives and 5 pieces sun-dried tomatoes adds approximately 135-150 calories.

Recipe provided by Cooper Clinic Nutrition