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*1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
*1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
*3/4 c. part skim ricotta cheese
*3/4 c. part skim ricotta cheese
*Italian meatballs (optional)




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Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Add pasta; cook until just tender, 8-10 min.  Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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 and garlic and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms release their liquid, 4-6 min.   
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.
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.

Latest revision as of 21:39, 11 January 2012

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