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YIELD: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

*8 oz. whole wheat rotini or fusilli
*1 Tbsp. EV olive oil
*1 small onion, chopped
*3 garlic cloves, sliced
*8 oz. sliced white mushrooms (about 3 1/2c.)
*1/2 tsp. salt
*1/4 tsp. ground pepper
*1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with Italian Herbs
*8 c. baby spinach
*1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
*3/4 c. part skim ricotta cheese
*Italian meatballs (optional)


DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Add pasta; cook until just tender, 8-10 min.  Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med. heat.  Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release their liquid, 4-6 min.  

Add tomatoes, spinach, and crushed red pepper.  Increase heat to med.-high; cook, stirring once halfway through, until the spinach is wilted, about 4 min.

Toss the sauce with the  pasta.  Dollop each serving with 3Tbsp. of ricotta.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

364 cal; 9g. fat; 55g. carb; 16g. protein; 7g. fiber

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