Spinach and Pasta Shells Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Diabetic Recipes. (Spinach and Pasta Shells Recipe). This is a very easy recipe and for those people who like garlic and a little bit of spice in their pasta it's perfect. Add more or less red pepper flakes depending on your fondness for spicy food. This goes great with a salad and some garlic bread, if desired.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Spinach and Pasta Shells Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound seashell pasta

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

2 tablespoons olive oil

7 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

salt to taste

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Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and spinach and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente; drain and reserve.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; saute for 5 minutes or until the garlic turns light gold. Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and toss; serve.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Pasta Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 248.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 43.8g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 4.9g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 4256.6IU 85%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 2.9mg 5%

Folate: 164.4mcg 41%

Calcium: 62.7mg 6%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 54.3mg 19%

Potassium: 244.1mg 7%

Sodium: 29.8mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 44.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.