Pasta with Spinach – 41.2g Carbs, 7.8g Fiber, 3.9g Sugar
From: www.diabeticlivingonline.com = with changes!
Fresh basil, garlic, and pepper gently season this red, white, and green Italian-style low-fat main dish recipe.
3 oz dried whole grain bow-tie
8 oz spinach (or Swiss chard)
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp reduced fat milk
1 Tbsp fresh basil, snipped OR 1 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 Tbsp finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1. Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain. Return pasta to saucepan; cover and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, remove stems from spinach or cut out and discard center ribs from Swiss chard. Coarsely chop greens; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet cook garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 15 seconds. Add greens. Cook over medium-low heat about 3 minutes or until greens are wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in ricotta cheese, milk, basil, and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes more or until heated through.
3. Add the ricotta mixture and tomato to cooked pasta; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 287 g
Nutrition per Serving:
315 Calories, 89 Calories from Fat, 9.9g Total Fat, 3.7g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 18mg Cholesterol, 228mg Sodium, 41.2g Total Carbs, 7.8g Dietary Fiber, 3.9g Sugars, 17.9g Protein
Vitamin A 229% - Vitamin C 68% - Calcium 33% - Iron 31%
Nutrition Grade: A
Good points: Low in cholesterol - High in calcium - High in manganese - Very high in vitamin A - Very high in vitamin C
